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Berlak Family History

Berlak 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: Belak, Berlin, Barak, Barlas, Berley, Berman, Berk, Perla, Berland

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Where is the Berlak family from?

You can see how Berlak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berlak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Berlak families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berlak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berlak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berlak 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 Berlak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Berlak. 100% of Berlak men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Berlak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Berlak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berlak 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Berlak. 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 11 military records available for the last name Berlak. For the veterans among your Berlak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berlak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Berlak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Berlak in 1969 was 96, and 83 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berlak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berlak 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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