Berck Family History

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Berck Name Meaning

Variant spelling of German or Dutch Berk.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Berk, Beeck, Borck, Berch, Barck, Erck, Burck, Merck, Bersch, Berns

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Berck Family Origin

Where is the Berck family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Berck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berck families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Berck family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berck's in the USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Berck families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Berck Family Occupations

    What did your Berck ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Berck family was Carpenter. The most common Berck occupation in the USA was Farmer. 38% of Berck's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Barber were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Berck.

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    • Farmer

      38%

    • Laborer

      15%

    • Barber

      8%

    • Carpenter

      8%

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

    Berck Historical Records

    What Berck family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Berck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berck census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 959 immigration records available for the last name Berck. 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 Card

    There are 545 military records available for the last name Berck. For the veterans among your Berck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Berck Life Expectancy

    What is the average Berck lifespan?

    Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Berck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Berck in 1958 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berck

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berck ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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