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Bershak Family History

Bershak 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: Bershad, Kershaw, Marshak, Dersham, Bertha, Belshaw, Barak, Bertram

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Bershak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bershak 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bershak. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bershak. For the veterans among your Bershak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bershak lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2001, in the United States, Bershak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bershak in 2000 was 80, and 73 in 2001.

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