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Berckenhoff Family History

Berckenhoff Name 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: Beckendorf, Kerkhoff, Brinkerhoff, Eckhoff, Eickhoff, Heckendorf

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Where is the Berckenhoff family from?

You can see how Berckenhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berckenhoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berckenhoff family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Berckenhoff's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Berckenhoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berckenhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berckenhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berckenhoff. 100% of Berckenhoff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Berckenhoff women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Berckenhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berckenhoff 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Berckenhoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Berckenhoff. For the veterans among your Berckenhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berckenhoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Berckenhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Berckenhoff in 1964 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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