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Berkwitz Family History

Berkwitz 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: Berkowitz, Beckwith, Gerwitz, Benowitz, Borowitz, Berkovitz, Britz

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Where is the Berkwitz family from?

You can see how Berkwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkwitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Berkwitz families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Berkwitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berkwitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkwitz 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 Berkwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berkwitz. 39% of Berkwitz men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Berkwitz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berkwitz were Manufacturer and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Owner
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Manufacturer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Berkwitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 679 census records available for the last name Berkwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkwitz 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Berkwitz. 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 57 military records available for the last name Berkwitz. For the veterans among your Berkwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkwitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1983, in the United States, Berkwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Berkwitz in 1967 was 76, and 86 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkwitz 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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