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Bernaski Family History

Bernaski 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: Bernacki, Biernacki, Bednarski, Bernas, Bernabei, Bernosky, Barnoski

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Where is the Bernaski family from?

You can see how Bernaski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernaski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bernaski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Bernaski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Bernaski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bernaski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernaski 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 Bernaski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernaski. 62% of Bernaski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bernaski women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bernaski were Miner and Silk Operator. .

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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
    62%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Silk Operator
    50%
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What Bernaski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Bernaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernaski 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Bernaski. 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 313 military records available for the last name Bernaski. For the veterans among your Bernaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernaski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bernaski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bernaski in 1960 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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