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Berkheiser Family History

Berkheiser Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Birkhäuser (see Birkhauser) or Berghäuser (see Berghauser)

or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Berkheiser family from?

You can see how Berkheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkheiser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Berkheiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Berkheiser families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Berkheiser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Berkheiser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkheiser 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 Berkheiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berkheiser. 35% of Berkheiser men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Berkheiser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berkheiser were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    42%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Cigar Maker
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

What Berkheiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berkheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkheiser 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Berkheiser. 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 358 military records available for the last name Berkheiser. For the veterans among your Berkheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkheiser lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Berkheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Berkheiser in 1956 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkheiser 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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