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Berkenbosch Family History

Berkenbosch 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: Vandenbosch, Erpenbach, Rensch, Dornbusch, Berkes, Breitenbach

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Where is the Berkenbosch family from?

You can see how Berkenbosch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkenbosch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Berkenbosch families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Berkenbosch's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Berkenbosch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkenbosch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berkenbosch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Rural Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berkenbosch. 100% of Berkenbosch men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Berkenbosch women worked as a Rural 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Rural Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Berkenbosch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkenbosch 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Berkenbosch. 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 15 military records available for the last name Berkenbosch. For the veterans among your Berkenbosch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkenbosch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Berkenbosch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Berkenbosch in 1967 was 88, and 73 in 2004.

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