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Bernold Family History

Bernold 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: Bergold, Arnold, Reynold, Bernard, Berwald, Herold, Berthold, Betzold

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Where is the Bernold family from?

You can see how Bernold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernold families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Bernold family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bernold's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Bernold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bernold ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Bernold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernold 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Bernold. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bernold. For the veterans among your Bernold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernold lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Bernold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bernold in 1966 was 87, and 60 in 1998.

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