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Berlingen Family History

Berlingen 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: Berlinger, Beringer, Berling, Bellinger, Berringer, Berliner

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Where is the Berlingen family from?

You can see how Berlingen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berlingen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Berlingen families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Berlingen's in USA. California had the highest population of Berlingen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berlingen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Berlingen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Berlingen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berlingen 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Berlingen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Berlingen. For the veterans among your Berlingen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berlingen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Berlingen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Berlingen in 1967 was 97, and 77 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berlingen 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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