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Berkenes Family History

Berkenes 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: Berkes, Berkeley, Brenes, Bergener, Berrones, Berken, Berends, Berens

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Where is the Berkenes family from?

You can see how Berkenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkenes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Berkenes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Berkenes family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Berkenes's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Berkenes families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Berkenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkenes 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Berkenes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Berkenes. For the veterans among your Berkenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkenes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Berkenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Berkenes in 1969 was 85, and 79 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkenes 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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