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Berkenholz Family History

Berkenholz 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: Bergholz, Birkholz, Fernholz, Fahrenholz, Rebholz, Berthold, Kienholz

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Where is the Berkenholz family from?

You can see how Berkenholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkenholz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berkenholz family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Berkenholz's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Berkenholz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Berkenholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkenholz 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Berkenholz. 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 11 military records available for the last name Berkenholz. For the veterans among your Berkenholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkenholz lifespan?

Average Berkenholz life expectancy in 1975 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkenholz 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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