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Berkner Family History

Berkner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bergner.

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


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Where is the Berkner family from?

You can see how Berkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berkner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Berkner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Berkner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Berkner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkner 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 Berkner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berkner. 28% of Berkner men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Berkner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berkner were Truck Driver and Cashier.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Cashier
    17%

What Berkner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkner 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Berkner. 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 288 military records available for the last name Berkner. For the veterans among your Berkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Berkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Berkner in 1954 was 57, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkner 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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