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Bernam Family History

Bernam 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: Bernat, Berna, Bernas, Bernal, Bernau, Burnam, Berner, Bertram

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Where is the Bernam family from?

You can see how Bernam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernam family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bernam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bernam families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bernam's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bernam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bernam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernam. 50% of Bernam men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bernam women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Bernam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernam 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Bernam. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bernam. For the veterans among your Bernam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernam lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Bernam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bernam in 1975 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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