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Berecek Family History

Berecek 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: Beranek, Breck, Benedek, Nemecek, Bercik, Marecek, Berck, Beeck, Beck

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Where is the Berecek family from?

You can see how Berecek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berecek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Berecek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Berecek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Berecek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berecek 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 Berecek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Berecek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Berecek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berecek 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Berecek. 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 44 military records available for the last name Berecek. For the veterans among your Berecek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berecek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Berecek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Berecek in 1964 was 66, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berecek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berecek 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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