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Berny Family History

Berny 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: Berry, Cerny, Bern, Berne, Erny, Berna, Berney, Berns, Berni, Bernd

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Where is the Berny family from?

You can see how Berny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Berny families living in Missouri. This was about 25% of all the recorded Berny's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Berny families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berny. 37% of Berny men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Berny women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berny were New Worker and Secretary. .

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housework
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Secretary
    16%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Berny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berny 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Berny. 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 242 military records available for the last name Berny. For the veterans among your Berny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berny lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Berny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Berny in 1964 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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