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Bernacky Family History

Bernacky 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: Bernacki, Bernick, Biernacki, Bernardy, Bernosky, Barnaby, Bernard

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Where is the Bernacky family from?

You can see how Bernacky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernacky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bernacky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bernacky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bernacky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernacky 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 125 census records available for the last name Bernacky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernacky 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Bernacky. 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 Bernacky. For the veterans among your Bernacky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernacky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bernacky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bernacky in 1968 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernacky 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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