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Berkenpas Family History

Berkenpas Surname Meaning

Dutch: topographic name from an unidentified toponym probably a pas (from Latin pascum)

‘(wet) meadow or a grove’ with berken ‘birches’.

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


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You can see how Berkenpas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkenpas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Berkenpas families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berkenpas's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Berkenpas families in 1920.
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What did your Berkenpas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berkenpas. 73% of Berkenpas 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
    73%
  • Laborer
    28%

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Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Berkenpas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkenpas 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Berkenpas. 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 74 military records available for the last name Berkenpas. For the veterans among your Berkenpas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkenpas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Berkenpas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Berkenpas in 1970 was 84, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkenpas 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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