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Berdick Family History

Berdick 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: Bernick, Berwick, Oberdick, Bendick, Burdick, Herrick, Brick, Merrick

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Where is the Berdick family from?

You can see how Berdick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berdick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Berdick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Berdick family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Berdick's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Berdick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berdick 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 Berdick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Berdick. 100% of Berdick 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
    100%

What Berdick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berdick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berdick 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Berdick. 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 135 military records available for the last name Berdick. For the veterans among your Berdick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berdick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Berdick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Berdick in 1964 was 70, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berdick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berdick 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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