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Berkenstock Family History

Berkenstock 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: Bienstock, Blumenstock, Bargerstock, Weinstock, Rebstock, Rosenstock

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Where is the Berkenstock family from?

You can see how Berkenstock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkenstock family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berkenstock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 51 Berkenstock families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Berkenstock's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Berkenstock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkenstock 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 Berkenstock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berkenstock. 42% of Berkenstock men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Berkenstock women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Janitor
    12%
  • Helper
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Berkenstock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berkenstock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkenstock 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Berkenstock. 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 229 military records available for the last name Berkenstock. For the veterans among your Berkenstock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkenstock lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Berkenstock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Berkenstock in 1958 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berkenstock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkenstock 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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