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Berndes Family History

Berndes 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: Berendes, Berner, Barnes, Berkes, Bender, Berges, Bardes, Benes

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Where is the Berndes family from?

You can see how Berndes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berndes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Berndes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Berndes families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Berndes's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Berndes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berndes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berndes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Berndes. 100% of Berndes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berndes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berndes 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Berndes. 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 168 military records available for the last name Berndes. For the veterans among your Berndes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berndes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1977, in the United States, Berndes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Berndes in 1969 was 65, and 38 in 1977.

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