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Bereck Family History

Bereck 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: Breck, Berck, Beeck, Beck, Brock, Brick, Bruck, Berk, Bernick, Bezek

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Where is the Bereck family from?

You can see how Bereck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bereck family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bereck families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1880 there was 1 Bereck family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bereck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bereck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bereck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bereck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bereck. 100% of Bereck men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker. .

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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

  • Sheet Metal Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Bereck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bereck 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Bereck. 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 37 military records available for the last name Bereck. For the veterans among your Bereck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bereck lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Bereck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bereck in 1945 was 29, and 80 in 2004.

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