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Berbeck Family History

Berbeck 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: Oberbeck, Herbeck, Verbeck, Bernick, Overbeck, Brobeck, Birkbeck

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Where is the Berbeck family from?

You can see how Berbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Berbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Berbeck families living in Worcestershire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Berbeck's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Berbeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berbeck 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 Berbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Berbeck. 86% of Berbeck women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%

What Berbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Berbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berbeck 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Berbeck. 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 53 military records available for the last name Berbeck. For the veterans among your Berbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berbeck lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Berbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Berbeck in 1976 was 67, and 73 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berbeck 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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