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Bernale Family History

Bernale 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: Bernabe, Bernal, Bernard, Berwald, Bernat, Bentle, Berne, Berna

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Where is the Bernale family from?

You can see how Bernale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernale family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bernale family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bernale's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Bernale families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernale 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 47 census records available for the last name Bernale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernale 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Bernale. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bernale. For the veterans among your Bernale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernale lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Bernale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bernale in 1987 was 35, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernale 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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