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Bershatsky Family History

Bershatsky 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: Warshawsky, Olshansky, Bransky, Bernosky, Bershad, Berlinsky, Shasky

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Where is the Bershatsky family from?

You can see how Bershatsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bershatsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bershatsky families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bershatsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bershatsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bershatsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bershatsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bershatsky. 100% of Bershatsky men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Bershatsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bershatsky 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Bershatsky. 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 49 military records available for the last name Bershatsky. For the veterans among your Bershatsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bershatsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bershatsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bershatsky in 1966 was 60, and 74 in 2002.

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