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Bernarde Family History

Bernarde 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: Bernard, Bernardy, Bernards, Bernardo, Bernardez, Bernardi, Bernhard

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Where is the Bernarde family from?

You can see how Bernarde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernarde family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernarde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bernarde families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bernarde's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bernarde families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernarde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bernarde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernarde. 38% of Bernarde men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Bernarde women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bernarde were Labor and New Worker. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Inspector
    30%
  • Saleswoman
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bernarde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernarde 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Bernarde. 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 95 military records available for the last name Bernarde. For the veterans among your Bernarde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernarde lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bernarde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bernarde in 1963 was 81, and 67 in 2002.

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