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Berck Family History

Berck Surname Meaning

German or Dutch: variant of Berk. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Berch.

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


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Where is the Berck family from?

You can see how Berck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 33 Berck families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Berck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Berck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berck 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 Berck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berck. 27% of Berck men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Berck women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berck were New Worker and Housework.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Housework
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Berck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berck 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 959 immigration records available for the last name Berck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 545 military records available for the last name Berck. For the veterans among your Berck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berck lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Berck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Berck in 1958 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berck 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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