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Berkmann Family History

Berkmann 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: Bermann, Berkman, Bergmann, Beckmann, Berman, Beckman, Barkman

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Where is the Berkmann family from?

You can see how Berkmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Berkmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Berkmann families living in Missouri. This was about 36% of all the recorded Berkmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Berkmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Berkmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berkmann. 100% of Berkmann men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Berkmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 649 census records available for the last name Berkmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkmann 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 664 immigration records available for the last name Berkmann. 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 422 military records available for the last name Berkmann. For the veterans among your Berkmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Berkmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Berkmann in 1966 was 77, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berkmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkmann 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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