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Bercovitz Family History

Bercovitz 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: Berkovitz, Berkowitz, Berkovich, Benowitz, Borowitz, Markovitz

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Where is the Bercovitz family from?

You can see how Bercovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bercovitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bercovitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Bercovitz families living in California. This was about 14% of all the recorded Bercovitz's in USA. California had the highest population of Bercovitz families in 1920.
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What did your Bercovitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bercovitz. 31% of Bercovitz men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Bercovitz women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bercovitz were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    31%
  • Owner
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 795 census records available for the last name Bercovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bercovitz 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 916 immigration records available for the last name Bercovitz. 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 110 military records available for the last name Bercovitz. For the veterans among your Bercovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bercovitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bercovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bercovitz in 1963 was 78, and 86 in 2003.

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