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Berkelmann Family History

Berkelmann 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: Beukelman, Bergemann, Bermann, Wesselmann, Edelmann, Oberhelman

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Where is the Berkelmann family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkelmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Berkelmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berkelmann. 100% of Berkelmann men worked as a Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Berkelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkelmann 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Berkelmann. 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 56 military records available for the last name Berkelmann. For the veterans among your Berkelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkelmann lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1994, in the United States, Berkelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Berkelmann in 1989 was 71, and 76 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkelmann 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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