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Bernstern Family History

Bernstern 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, Ernster, Bornstein

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Where is the Bernstern family from?

You can see how Bernstern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernstern family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bernstern family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernstern's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bernstern families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernstern 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 Bernstern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bernstern. 100% of Bernstern 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 122 census records available for the last name Bernstern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernstern 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Bernstern. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bernstern. For the veterans among your Bernstern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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