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Berkowicz Family History

Berkowicz 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: Berkowitz, Lewkowicz, Borowicz, Berkovich, Markowicz, Berkovitz

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Where is the Berkowicz family from?

You can see how Berkowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Berkowicz families living in Michigan. This was about 19% of all the recorded Berkowicz's in USA. Michigan and 3 other states had the highest population of Berkowicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkowicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berkowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berkowicz. 60% of Berkowicz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Janitor
    40%
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Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Berkowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkowicz 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Berkowicz. 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 367 military records available for the last name Berkowicz. For the veterans among your Berkowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkowicz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Berkowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Berkowicz in 1966 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

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