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Berkander Family History

Berkander 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: Brander, Oberlander, Berwanger, Verlander, Berkner, Berner, Bolander

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Where is the Berkander family from?

You can see how Berkander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Berkander families living in Rhode Island. This was about 67% of all the recorded Berkander's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Berkander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berkander ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Berkander ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Berkander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Berkander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkander 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Berkander. 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 Berkander. For the veterans among your Berkander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkander lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Berkander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Berkander in 1964 was 81, and 69 in 1997.

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