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Berkenstadt Family History

Berkenstadt 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: Eisenstadt, Bockenstedt, Evenstad, Bronstad, Branstad, Bergstedt

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Where is the Berkenstadt family from?

You can see how Berkenstadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkenstadt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Berkenstadt families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Berkenstadt families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Berkenstadt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berkenstadt families in 1891.
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What did your Berkenstadt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berkenstadt. 100% of Berkenstadt men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Berkenstadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkenstadt 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Berkenstadt. 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 31 military records available for the last name Berkenstadt. For the veterans among your Berkenstadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkenstadt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Berkenstadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Berkenstadt in 1964 was 74, and 93 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkenstadt 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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