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Bernham Family History

Bernham 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: Burnham, Benham, Bertram, Derham, Bernhard, Burcham, Newnham, Barham

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Where is the Bernham family from?

You can see how Bernham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bernham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Bernham families living in Alabama. This was about 22% of all the recorded Bernham's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Bernham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernham 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 Bernham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernham. 50% of Bernham men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Bernham women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bernham were Salesman and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housework
    40%
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Census Records

There are 965 census records available for the last name Bernham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernham 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Bernham. 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 100 military records available for the last name Bernham. For the veterans among your Bernham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bernham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bernham in 1964 was 82, and 87 in 2004.

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