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Bernand Family History

Bernand 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: Bernard, Berland, Gernand, Brand, Bernhard, Berman, Bermann, Berwald

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Where is the Bernand family from?

You can see how Bernand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bernand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Bernand families living in Herefordshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bernand's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Bernand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernand 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 Bernand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernand. 60% of Bernand men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bernand women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    60%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Janitor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Bernand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Bernand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernand 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Bernand. 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 58 military records available for the last name Bernand. For the veterans among your Bernand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernand lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Bernand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bernand in 1973 was 82, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bernand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernand 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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