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Berniker Family History

Berniker 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: Bernier, Berner, Berrier, Vernier, Bernauer, Bercier, Benike

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Where is the Berniker family from?

You can see how Berniker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berniker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Berniker families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Berniker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Berniker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Berniker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berniker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berniker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berniker. 72% of Berniker men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Berniker women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Lawyer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Berniker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berniker 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Berniker. 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 49 military records available for the last name Berniker. For the veterans among your Berniker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berniker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Berniker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Berniker in 1965 was 46, and 95 in 2004.

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