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Berkas Family History

Berkas 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: Berka, Berkes, Bernas, Berks, Berke, Barlas, Berman, Berk, Barbas

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Where is the Berkas family from?

You can see how Berkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Berkas families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Berkas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Berkas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkas 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 Berkas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berkas. 100% of Berkas men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Berkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkas 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 Berkas. 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 16 military records available for the last name Berkas. For the veterans among your Berkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Berkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Berkas in 1963 was 70, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkas 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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