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Berestka Family History

Berestka 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: Beretta, Berka, Berta, Kerestes, Balestra, Berretta, Cresta, Brester

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Where is the Berestka family from?

You can see how Berestka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berestka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berestka family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Berestka's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Berestka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berestka 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 20 census records available for the last name Berestka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berestka 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Berestka. 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 18 military records available for the last name Berestka. For the veterans among your Berestka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berestka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Berestka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Berestka in 1970 was 86, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berestka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berestka 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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