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Berlekamp Family History

Berlekamp 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: Bergkamp, Feldkamp, Seekamp, Helmkamp, Telkamp, Veldkamp, Weitekamp

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Where is the Berlekamp family from?

You can see how Berlekamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berlekamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berlekamp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Berlekamp families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Berlekamp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Berlekamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berlekamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berlekamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berlekamp. 53% of Berlekamp men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Berlekamp women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berlekamp were Laborer and Housework. .

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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
    53%
  • Farm Operator
    24%
  • Hired Hand
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Berlekamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berlekamp 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Berlekamp. 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 60 military records available for the last name Berlekamp. For the veterans among your Berlekamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berlekamp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Berlekamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Berlekamp in 1963 was 81, and 72 in 2003.

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