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Berlinghof Family History

Berlinghof 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: Bellingham, Burlington, Burlingham, Benninghoff, Berlinger, Berling

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Where is the Berlinghof family from?

You can see how Berlinghof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berlinghof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berlinghof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Berlinghof families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Berlinghof's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berlinghof families in 1880.
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What did your Berlinghof ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Berlinghof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berlinghof 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Berlinghof. 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 64 military records available for the last name Berlinghof. For the veterans among your Berlinghof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berlinghof lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Berlinghof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Berlinghof in 1962 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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