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Bernethy Family History

Bernethy 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: Abernethy, Berreth, Berney, Abernathy, Bernath, Bernett, Bernet

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Where is the Bernethy family from?

You can see how Bernethy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernethy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bernethy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Bernethy families living in Indiana. This was about 35% of all the recorded Bernethy's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bernethy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernethy 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 Bernethy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernethy. 56% of Bernethy men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bernethy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bernethy were Cable Splicer and 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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Attendant
    23%
  • Cable Splicer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Bernethy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernethy 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Bernethy. 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 141 military records available for the last name Bernethy. For the veterans among your Bernethy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernethy lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Bernethy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bernethy in 1945 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

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