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Bernsteen Family History

Bernsteen 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: Bernstein, Bernsen, Bergstein, Bergsten, Berntsen, Bornstein

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Where is the Bernsteen family from?

You can see how Bernsteen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernsteen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bernsteen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bernsteen families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bernsteen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bernsteen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernsteen 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 Bernsteen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernsteen. 18% of Bernsteen men worked as a Salesman and 31% of Bernsteen women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bernsteen were Merchant and Clerk. .

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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
    18%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Merchant
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    31%
  • Secretary
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
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What Bernsteen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Bernsteen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernsteen 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Bernsteen. 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 32 military records available for the last name Bernsteen. For the veterans among your Bernsteen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernsteen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bernsteen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bernsteen in 1967 was 85, and 39 in 2004.

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