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Beerntsen Family History

Beerntsen Surname 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: Berntsen, Bernsen, Bentsen, Berntson, Berndsen, Bensen, Bernson

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Beerntsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beerntsen 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Beerntsen. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Beerntsen. For the veterans among your Beerntsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beerntsen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Beerntsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Beerntsen in 1967 was 79, and 76 in 2002.

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