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Berecky Family History

Berecky 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: Breck, Borecki, Gerecke, Benecke, Berck, Beeck, Brecke, Beck, Brock

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Where is the Berecky family from?

You can see how Berecky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berecky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berecky family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berecky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Berecky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berecky 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 42 census records available for the last name Berecky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berecky 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Berecky. 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 15 military records available for the last name Berecky. For the veterans among your Berecky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berecky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Berecky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Berecky in 1963 was 79, and 38 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berecky 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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