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Beranek Name Meaning

Czech (Beránek): from beránek ‘lamb’ a nickname for someone with curly hair or a mild temperament or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a lamb.

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


Similar surnames: Beran, Berner, Beaber, Keranen, Bergner, Bradner, Ferner, Brack, Bean

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Where is the Beranek family from?

You can see how Beranek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beranek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beranek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Beranek families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Beranek's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Beranek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beranek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beranek ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Beranek. 100% of Beranek men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Beranek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beranek 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Beranek. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Beranek. For the veterans among your Beranek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beranek lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Beranek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beranek in 1948 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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