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Berkenbaugh Family History

Berkenbaugh 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: Bedenbaugh, Redenbaugh, Peckenpaugh, Bridenbaugh, Bolenbaugh

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Berkenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkenbaugh 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Berkenbaugh. 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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There are 25 military records available for the last name Berkenbaugh. For the veterans among your Berkenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Berkenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Berkenbaugh in 1970 was 78, and 95 in 2002.

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