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Bernsteil Family History

Bernsteil 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: Bernstein, Bergstein, Bornstein, Burnstein, Berstein, Einstein

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Where is the Bernsteil family from?

You can see how Bernsteil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernsteil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernsteil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bernsteil family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bernsteil's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bernsteil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernsteil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bernsteil ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bernsteil ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Bernsteil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernsteil 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bernsteil. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bernsteil. For the veterans among your Bernsteil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernsteil lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Bernsteil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bernsteil in 1973 was 72, and 88 in 1993.

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