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Bernado Family History

Bernado 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: Bernardo, Bernard, Fernando, Bernat, Peinado, Bernardy, Berna

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Where is the Bernado family from?

You can see how Bernado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernado family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernado families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Bernado families living in Connecticut. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bernado's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Bernado families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernado surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bernado ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bernado. 20% of Bernado men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
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Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Bernado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernado 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Bernado. 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 89 military records available for the last name Bernado. For the veterans among your Bernado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernado lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Bernado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bernado in 1975 was 41, and 20 in 1999.

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