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Berndtson Family History

Berndtson 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: Berntson, Bernson, Bengtson, Berndsen, Berntsen, Bentson, Bernstein

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Where is the Berndtson family from?

You can see how Berndtson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berndtson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Berndtson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Berndtson families living in Connecticut. This was about 19% of all the recorded Berndtson's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Berndtson families in 1920.
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What did your Berndtson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berndtson. 78% of Berndtson men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Berndtson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berndtson were Painter and Washer Woman. .

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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
    78%
  • Painter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • Washer Woman
    19%
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Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Berndtson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berndtson 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 Berndtson. 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 154 military records available for the last name Berndtson. For the veterans among your Berndtson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berndtson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Berndtson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Berndtson in 1959 was 40, and 36 in 2003.

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