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Bercowitz Family History

Bercowitz 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, Benowitz, Borowitz, Berkovitz, Horowitz, Beckwith

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Where is the Bercowitz family from?

You can see how Bercowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bercowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bercowitz families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bercowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bercowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bercowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bercowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bercowitz. 100% of Bercowitz women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Bercowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bercowitz 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Bercowitz. 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 48 military records available for the last name Bercowitz. For the veterans among your Bercowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bercowitz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bercowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bercowitz in 1958 was 61, and 91 in 2004.

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