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Berkenfield Family History

Berkenfield 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: Birkenfeld, Edenfield, Benefield, Greenfield, Barnfield, Kenfield

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Where is the Berkenfield family from?

You can see how Berkenfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkenfield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berkenfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Berkenfield families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Berkenfield's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berkenfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkenfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berkenfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berkenfield. 100% of Berkenfield men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Berkenfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkenfield 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Berkenfield. 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 26 military records available for the last name Berkenfield. For the veterans among your Berkenfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkenfield lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Berkenfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Berkenfield in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 2001.

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