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Berkenbush Family History

Berkenbush 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: Quakenbush, Berkes, Raudenbush, Quackenbush, Ruebush, Dornbush

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Where is the Berkenbush family from?

You can see how Berkenbush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkenbush family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berkenbush families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Berkenbush families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Berkenbush's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Berkenbush families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Berkenbush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkenbush 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Berkenbush. 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 27 military records available for the last name Berkenbush. For the veterans among your Berkenbush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkenbush lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Berkenbush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Berkenbush in 1958 was 49, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkenbush 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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