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Bernowich Family History

Bernowich 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: Berkovich, Bernick, Berwick, Perkovich, Berkowitz, Borowicz, Cernoch

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Where is the Bernowich family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernowich 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 Bernowich ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Bernowich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernowich 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Bernowich. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bernowich. For the veterans among your Bernowich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernowich lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Bernowich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bernowich in 1980 was 45, and 63 in 2003.

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