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Berkovitz Family History

Berkovitz Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Berkowitz.

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


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Where is the Berkovitz family from?

You can see how Berkovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkovitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berkovitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Berkovitz families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Berkovitz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Berkovitz families in 1911.
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What did your Berkovitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berkovitz. 15% of Berkovitz men worked as a Salesman and 23% of Berkovitz women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berkovitz were Laborer and Buyer.

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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
    15%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Merchant
    8%
  • Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Saleswoman
    14%
  • Buyer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Berkovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkovitz 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Berkovitz. 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 638 military records available for the last name Berkovitz. For the veterans among your Berkovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkovitz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Berkovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Berkovitz in 1953 was 34, and 82 in 2004.

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