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Bereskin Family History

Bereskin 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: Berezin, Breslin, Benskin, Briskin, Erskin, Bernstein, Berlin

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Where is the Bereskin family from?

You can see how Bereskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bereskin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bereskin families living in Alaska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bereskin's in USA. Alaska and 1 other state had the highest population of Bereskin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bereskin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bereskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bereskin. 100% of Bereskin women worked as a Sales 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Bereskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bereskin 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Bereskin. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bereskin. For the veterans among your Bereskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bereskin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bereskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bereskin in 1963 was 77, and 88 in 2002.

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