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Berken Name Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Berke .

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


Similar surnames: Berke, Gerken, Bergen, Buren, Merten, Bernsen, Berko, Geiken, Morken

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Where is the Berken family from?

You can see how Berken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Berken family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berken's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Berken families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berken. 36% of Berken men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berken 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Berken. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 496 military records available for the last name Berken. For the veterans among your Berken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Berken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Berken in 1963 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

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