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Berkholder Family History

Berkholder 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: Burkholder, Berkheimer, Berkheiser, Berthold, Burkhalter, Birkhofer

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Where is the Berkholder family from?

You can see how Berkholder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkholder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Berkholder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Berkholder families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Berkholder's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Berkholder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkholder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berkholder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berkholder. 56% of Berkholder men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Berkholder women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berkholder were Helper and Waitress. .

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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
    56%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
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What Berkholder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Berkholder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkholder 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Berkholder. 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 56 military records available for the last name Berkholder. For the veterans among your Berkholder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkholder lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Berkholder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Berkholder in 1968 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

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