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Bernstel Family History

Bernstel 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, Borstel, Bensel, Bertel, Bernsen, Bergsten, Ernster

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Where is the Bernstel family from?

You can see how Bernstel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernstel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bernstel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernstel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bernstel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernstel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bernstel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bernstel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Bernstel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernstel 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bernstel. 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 81 military records available for the last name Bernstel. For the veterans among your Bernstel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernstel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Bernstel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bernstel in 1965 was 76, and 80 in 2001.

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