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Berkenkemper Family History

Berkenkemper 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: Berkemeier, Burkemper, Berkemeyer, Berkheimer, Berkheiser

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Where is the Berkenkemper family from?

You can see how Berkenkemper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkenkemper family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berkenkemper family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Berkenkemper's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Berkenkemper families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkenkemper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Berkenkemper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkenkemper 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Berkenkemper. 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 42 military records available for the last name Berkenkemper. For the veterans among your Berkenkemper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkenkemper lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Berkenkemper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Berkenkemper in 1973 was 73, and 44 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkenkemper 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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