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Bernkopf Family History

Bernkopf 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: Benko, Berko, Bernson, Bergdorf, Rehkopf, Hartkopf, Bertholf, Bernot

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Where is the Bernkopf family from?

You can see how Bernkopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernkopf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bernkopf family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bernkopf's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Bernkopf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernkopf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bernkopf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bernkopf. 100% of Bernkopf women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Bernkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernkopf 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Bernkopf. 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 346 military records available for the last name Bernkopf. For the veterans among your Bernkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernkopf lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Bernkopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bernkopf in 1966 was 97, and 98 in 1993.

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