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Berkstresser Family History

Berkstresser Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bergsträsser (see Bergstresser).

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


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Where is the Berkstresser family from?

You can see how Berkstresser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkstresser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berkstresser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 85 Berkstresser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 79% of all the recorded Berkstresser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Berkstresser families in 1880.
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What did your Berkstresser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berkstresser. 22% of Berkstresser men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Berkstresser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berkstresser were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Berkstresser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berkstresser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkstresser 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Berkstresser. 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 738 military records available for the last name Berkstresser. For the veterans among your Berkstresser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkstresser lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Berkstresser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Berkstresser in 1956 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berkstresser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkstresser 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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