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Von Berkel Family History

Von Berkel 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: Von Bergen, Van Bergen, Von Behren, Van Berkum, Von Berg, Van Arkel

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Where is the Von Berkel family from?

You can see how Von Berkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Von Berkel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Von Berkel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Von Berkel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Von Berkel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Von Berkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Von Berkel 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Von Berkel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Von Berkel. For the veterans among your Von Berkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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