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Berkens Family History

Berkens 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, Berken, Berens, Berke, Bergen, Berkey, Berges, Perkes

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Where is the Berkens family from?

You can see how Berkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berkens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Berkens families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Berkens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berkens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkens 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 156 census records available for the last name Berkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkens 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Berkens. 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 15 military records available for the last name Berkens. For the veterans among your Berkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Berkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Berkens in 1963 was 73, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkens 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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