History of your Surname
Get access to Bernecker family records.Start a free trial

Bernecker Family History

Bernecker Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Berneck (name of places in Franconia and Württemberg).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Reinecker, Hornecker, Bernauer, Renneker, Strecker, Bergener

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Bernecker family from?

You can see how Bernecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernecker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Bernecker families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bernecker's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Bernecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Bernecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernecker. 16% of Bernecker men worked as a Proprietor and 64% of Bernecker women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bernecker were New Worker and Clerk. .

View Census Data for Bernecker | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    64%
  • Housewfe
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Bernecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bernecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernecker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bernecker

Passenger Lists

There are 332 immigration records available for the last name Bernecker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Bernecker immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bernecker. For the veterans among your Bernecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bernecker military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bernecker family history

Discover More

What is the average Bernecker lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bernecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bernecker in 1947 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bernecker

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bernecker family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Bernecker last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial