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Berkhof Family History

Berkhof 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: Kerkhoff, Berko, Bertholf, Berkson, Berghoff, Berhow, Berkow, Meekhof

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Where is the Berkhof family from?

You can see how Berkhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkhof family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Berkhof family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Berkhof's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Berkhof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkhof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berkhof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berkhof. 100% of Berkhof men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Berkhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkhof 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Berkhof. 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 8 military records available for the last name Berkhof. For the veterans among your Berkhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkhof lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Berkhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Berkhof in 1966 was 77, and 99 in 2003.

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