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Berecz Family History

Berecz 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: Jerez, Berch, Breck, Perez, Beres, Beetz, Peretz, Bereza, Ferenz

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Where is the Berecz family from?

You can see how Berecz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berecz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Berecz families living in Michigan. This was about 15% of all the recorded Berecz's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Berecz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berecz 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 Berecz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berecz. 100% of Berecz women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Berecz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Berecz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berecz 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Berecz. 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 160 military records available for the last name Berecz. For the veterans among your Berecz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berecz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Berecz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Berecz in 1967 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berecz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berecz 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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