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Berzak Family History

Berzak 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: Bezak, Jerzak, Barak, Berman, Berk, Bezek, Bera, Borak, Berka, Burak

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Where is the Berzak family from?

You can see how Berzak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berzak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Berzak families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Berzak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Berzak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berzak 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 Berzak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berzak. 60% of Berzak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Berzak women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berzak were Foreman 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
    60%
  • Foreman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Berzak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Berzak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berzak 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Berzak. 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 45 military records available for the last name Berzak. For the veterans among your Berzak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berzak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Berzak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Berzak in 1963 was 39, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berzak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berzak 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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