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Berkemeir Family History

Berkemeir 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: Berkemeier, Berkemeyer, Berkheimer, Berkeley, Bremer, Bergmeier

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Where is the Berkemeir family from?

You can see how Berkemeir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkemeir family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berkemeir family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Berkemeir's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Berkemeir families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Berkemeir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkemeir 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Berkemeir. 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 19 military records available for the last name Berkemeir. For the veterans among your Berkemeir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkemeir lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Berkemeir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Berkemeir in 1979 was 81, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkemeir 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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