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Berach Family History

Berach Surname 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: Brach, Beach, Berch, Barach, Bersch, Bertch, Bach, Burich, Bursch

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Where is the Berach family from?

You can see how Berach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Berach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Berach families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Berach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Berach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berach. 100% of Berach 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Berach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Berach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berach 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Berach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Berach. For the veterans among your Berach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berach lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Berach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Berach in 1973 was 83, and 61 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berach 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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