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Berez Family History

Berez Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Lithuania and Ukraine): habitational name for someone from the village of Brezhi in Lithuania and Bereze in Ukraine.

For some families it can also be a variant of Bereza.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Berez family from?

You can see how Berez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berez family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Berez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Berez family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Berez's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Berez families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berez 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 Berez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berez. 61% of Berez men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Berez women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berez were Plumbers Helper and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    61%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Plumbers Helper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Maid
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berez 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Berez. 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 86 military records available for the last name Berez. For the veterans among your Berez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berez lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Berez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Berez in 1963 was 68, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berez 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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