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Bernnard Family History

Bernnard 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: Bernhard, Bernard, Bernardy, Bernards, Kennard, Vennard, Dennard

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Where is the Bernnard family from?

You can see how Bernnard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernnard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernnard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Bernnard families living in Virginia. This was about 65% of all the recorded Bernnard's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bernnard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernnard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bernnard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernnard. 100% of Bernnard men worked as a Manager and 100% of Bernnard women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Bernnard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernnard 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Bernnard. 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 35 military records available for the last name Bernnard. For the veterans among your Bernnard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernnard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bernnard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bernnard in 1966 was 81, and 94 in 2003.

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