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Bernum Family History

Bernum 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: Barnum, Bergum, Burnum, Berner, Borum, Bernat, Brum, Bern, Beckum

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Where is the Bernum family from?

You can see how Bernum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bernum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bernum families living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bernum's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Bernum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernum 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 Bernum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernum. 50% of Bernum men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bernum women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Bernum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernum 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Bernum. 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 36 military records available for the last name Bernum. For the veterans among your Bernum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernum lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Bernum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bernum in 1977 was 79, and 98 in 2001.

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