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Bernadine Family History

Bernadine Name 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: Bernardino, Berdine, Bernardin, Bernardini, Brading, Bergamini

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Where is the Bernadine family from?

You can see how Bernadine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernadine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernadine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bernadine family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernadine's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bernadine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernadine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bernadine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernadine. 34% of Bernadine men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bernadine women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Porter
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Miner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Bernadine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Bernadine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernadine 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Bernadine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Bernadine. For the veterans among your Bernadine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernadine lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Bernadine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bernadine in 1966 was 83, and 74 in 1999.

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