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Bercaw Family History

Bercaw Surname Meaning

In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of German Berkau: habitational name from either of two places in central Germany named Berkau (near Stendal and Wittenberg).

Altered form of Brokaw a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bercaw family from?

You can see how Bercaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bercaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bercaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bercaw families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bercaw's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Bercaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bercaw 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 Bercaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bercaw. 15% of Bercaw men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Bercaw women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bercaw were Farmer and 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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

What Bercaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bercaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bercaw 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Bercaw. 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 688 military records available for the last name Bercaw. For the veterans among your Bercaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bercaw lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bercaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bercaw in 1960 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bercaw 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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