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Berckhemer Family History

Berckhemer 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: Berkheimer, Berkheiser, Becherer, Burkheimer, Birkhimer, Berchem

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Where is the Berckhemer family from?

You can see how Berckhemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berckhemer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berckhemer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Berckhemer families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Berckhemer's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Berckhemer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berckhemer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berckhemer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Berckhemer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Berckhemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berckhemer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Berckhemer. 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 38 military records available for the last name Berckhemer. For the veterans among your Berckhemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berckhemer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Berckhemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Berckhemer in 1966 was 86, and 69 in 2004.

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