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Berback Family History

Berback 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: Burback, Boback, Bernick, Brack, Feeback, Bellack, Berwick, Oberbeck

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Where is the Berback family from?

You can see how Berback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berback family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Berback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Berback family living in Iowa Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Berback's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Berback families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Berback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berback 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Berback. 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 11 military records available for the last name Berback. For the veterans among your Berback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berback lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Berback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Berback in 1963 was 62, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berback 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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