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Berkenkamp Family History

Berkenkamp 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: Trenkamp, Bohnenkamp, Eckelkamp, Dorenkamp, Bergkamp, Wetenkamp

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Where is the Berkenkamp family from?

You can see how Berkenkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkenkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berkenkamp families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Berkenkamp families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Berkenkamp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Berkenkamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkenkamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Berkenkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Paperhanger was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berkenkamp. 50% of Berkenkamp men worked as a Paperhanger.

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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

  • Paperhanger
    50%
  • Farm Operator
    50%

What Berkenkamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Berkenkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkenkamp 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Berkenkamp. 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 217 military records available for the last name Berkenkamp. For the veterans among your Berkenkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkenkamp lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Berkenkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Berkenkamp in 1962 was 65, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkenkamp 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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