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Berkellus Family History

Berkellus 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: Berkes, Berkeley, Bertels, Barcellos, Berkel, Barkell, Bertelli

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Where is the Berkellus family from?

You can see how Berkellus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkellus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Berkellus families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Berkellus's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Berkellus families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Berkellus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Berkellus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkellus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Berkellus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Berkellus. For the veterans among your Berkellus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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