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Berkoski Family History

Berkoski 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: Perkoski, Borkowski, Bukoski, Broski, Perkowski, Bernosky, Barnoski

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Where is the Berkoski family from?

You can see how Berkoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkoski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Berkoski families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Berkoski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berkoski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkoski 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 Berkoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berkoski. 45% of Berkoski men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Berkoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Berkoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkoski 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Berkoski. 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 56 military records available for the last name Berkoski. For the veterans among your Berkoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkoski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Berkoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Berkoski in 1965 was 57, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berkoski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkoski 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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