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Bernadette Family History

Bernadette 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: Benavente, Burnette, Beaudette, Benedetto, Barnette, Bernett

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Where is the Bernadette family from?

You can see how Bernadette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernadette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bernadette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Bernadette families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Bernadette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bernadette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernadette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bernadette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Store Manager and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernadette. 100% of Bernadette men worked as a Store Manager and 100% of Bernadette women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Store Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Bernadette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Bernadette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernadette 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Bernadette. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bernadette. For the veterans among your Bernadette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernadette lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Bernadette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bernadette in 1970 was 43, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bernadette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernadette 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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