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Berkenthal Family History

Berkenthal 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: Bernthal, Blumenthal, Leventhal, Felsenthal, Delventhal, Schoenthal

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Where is the Berkenthal family from?

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

There are 15 census records available for the last name Berkenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkenthal 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Berkenthal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Berkenthal. For the veterans among your Berkenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkenthal lifespan?

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