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Berkemeyer Family History

Berkemeyer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Berkemeier.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Berkemeyer family from?

You can see how Berkemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berkemeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Berkemeyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Berkemeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Berkemeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Berkemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berkemeyer. 21% of Berkemeyer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Berkemeyer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berkemeyer were Laborer and Sales Lady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Sales Lady
    34%

What Berkemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berkemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkemeyer 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Berkemeyer. 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 323 military records available for the last name Berkemeyer. For the veterans among your Berkemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkemeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Berkemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Berkemeyer in 1964 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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