History of your Surname
Get access to Berkelo family records.Start a free trial

Berkelo Family History

Berkelo 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: Berkel, Berke, Berkes, Berkey, Berkeley, Berko, Bermejo, Berkery

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Berkelo family from?

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

What did your Berkelo ancestors do for a living?

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

What Berkelo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Berkelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkelo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Berkelo

Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Berkelo. 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.

View all Berkelo immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Berkelo. For the veterans among your Berkelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Berkelo military records

You've only scratched the surface of Berkelo family history

Discover More

What is the average Berkelo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Berkelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Berkelo in 1968 was 86, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berkelo

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Berkelo family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Berkelo last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial