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Berkow Family History

Berkow Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): an altered form of Berkov, a patronymic derived from the Yiddish male personal name Berke.

This name is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -ov, indicating a connection to ancestry or lineage.

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


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Where is the Berkow family from?

You can see how Berkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berkow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berkow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Berkow families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Berkow's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Berkow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berkow 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 Berkow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berkow. 48% of Berkow men worked as a Salesman and 31% of Berkow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berkow were Manager and Stenographer.

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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
    48%
  • Tailor
    12%
  • Presser
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Typist
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berkow 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Berkow. 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 183 military records available for the last name Berkow. For the veterans among your Berkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berkow lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Berkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Berkow in 1956 was 25, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berkow 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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