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Bernott Family History

Bernott 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: Bernot, Bernett, Bernitt, Hergott, Barnett, Bennett, Berrett, Bernat

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Where is the Bernott family from?

You can see how Bernott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernott family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bernott family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bernott's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Bernott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bernott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bernott. 100% of Bernott 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 226 census records available for the last name Bernott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernott 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Bernott. 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 23 military records available for the last name Bernott. For the veterans among your Bernott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernott lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Bernott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bernott in 1974 was 94, and 87 in 2003.

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