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Berkley Family History

Berkley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Berkeley. Compare Scottish Barclay. Jewish (Ashkenazic): assimilated form of Berkowitz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Berkley family from?

You can see how Berkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berkley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 58 Berkley families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Berkley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berkley families in 1891.
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What did your Berkley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Berkley. 50% of Berkley men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Berkley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berkley were Cotton Spinner and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Incapacitated
    25%
  • Cotton Spinner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Berkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkley 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Berkley. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Berkley. For the veterans among your Berkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkley lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Berkley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Berkley in 1942 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berkley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkley 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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