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Berneth Family History

Berneth 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: Berreth, Bernath, Bernett, Bernet, Berner, Kenneth, Barnett, Bennett

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Where is the Berneth family from?

You can see how Berneth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berneth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berneth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Berneth families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Berneth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berneth families in 1880.
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What did your Berneth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berneth. 100% of Berneth men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Berneth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berneth 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Berneth. 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 104 military records available for the last name Berneth. For the veterans among your Berneth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berneth lifespan?

Average Berneth life expectancy in 1969 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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