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Berkell Family History

Berkell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Berkel, Barkell, Berke, Burrell, Berkes, Bursell, Berkey, Kernell

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Where is the Berkell family from?

You can see how Berkell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Berkell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Berkell families living in Lancashire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Berkell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Berkell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Berkell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 29 immigration records available for the last name Berkell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Berkell. For the veterans among your Berkell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Berkell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Berkell in 1969 was 65, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berkell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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