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Bernstrauch Family History

Bernstrauch 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: Strauch, Bergstrand, Bernstein, Bertram, Weyrauch, Weintraub

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Where is the Bernstrauch family from?

You can see how Bernstrauch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernstrauch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bernstrauch family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernstrauch's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Bernstrauch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernstrauch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bernstrauch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernstrauch. 100% of Bernstrauch men worked as a Farm Operator and 100% of Bernstrauch women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Bernstrauch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Bernstrauch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernstrauch 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bernstrauch. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bernstrauch. For the veterans among your Bernstrauch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernstrauch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bernstrauch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bernstrauch in 1967 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

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