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Bernstorff Family History

Bernstorff 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: Benshoff, Arnsdorff, Bernstein, Benston, Christoff, Beresford

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Where is the Bernstorff family from?

You can see how Bernstorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernstorff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bernstorff families living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bernstorff's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Bernstorff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernstorff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bernstorff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Bernstorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernstorff 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Bernstorff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bernstorff. For the veterans among your Bernstorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernstorff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Bernstorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bernstorff in 1967 was 72, and 77 in 1998.

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