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Bernis Family History

Bernis 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: Benis, Berns, Bennis, Berni, Bernas, Bernius, Berner, Dennis, Barnes

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Where is the Bernis family from?

You can see how Bernis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bernis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 24 Bernis families living in Vermont. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bernis's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Bernis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bernis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernis. 28% of Bernis men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Bernis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bernis were Clerk and Saleslady. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Saleslady
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bernis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernis 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Bernis. 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 449 military records available for the last name Bernis. For the veterans among your Bernis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Bernis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bernis in 1967 was 78, and 89 in 2002.

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