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Bernac Family History

Bernac 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: Bernat, Benac, Berna, Bernas, Bernal, Bernau, Berner, Barna, Berman

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Where is the Bernac family from?

You can see how Bernac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernac family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bernac family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bernac's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Bernac families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernac surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Bernac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernac 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bernac. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bernac. For the veterans among your Bernac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernac lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2000, in the United States, Bernac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bernac in 1991 was 57, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernac ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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