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Berkett Family History

Berkett 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: Burkett, Beckett, Berrett, Birkett, Bernett, Barkett, Perkett, Brett

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Where is the Berkett family from?

You can see how Berkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berkett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Berkett family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berkett's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Berkett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkett 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 Berkett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berkett. 27% of Berkett men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Berkett women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berkett were New Worker and Stenographer. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    27%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Berkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkett 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 661 immigration records available for the last name Berkett. 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 180 military records available for the last name Berkett. For the veterans among your Berkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Berkett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Berkett in 1966 was 70, and 92 in 2002.

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