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Bernales Family History

Bernales Surname Meaning

Basque: habitational name from a place called Bernales in Biscay (Basque Country Spain). This surname is most common in the Philippines.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bernales family from?

You can see how Bernales families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernales family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bernales families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Bernales families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernales's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bernales families in 1871.
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What did your Bernales ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bernales. 67% of Bernales men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Labor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Bernales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernales 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Bernales. 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 66 military records available for the last name Bernales. For the veterans among your Bernales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernales lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bernales life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bernales in 1963 was 33, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernales 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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