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Bernandez Family History

Bernandez 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: Fernandez, Hernandez, Bernardez, Fernandes, Hernadez, Hernandes

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Where is the Bernandez family from?

You can see how Bernandez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernandez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernandez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bernandez family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bernandez's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Bernandez families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Bernandez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernandez 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Bernandez. 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 35 military records available for the last name Bernandez. For the veterans among your Bernandez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernandez lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1988, in the United States, Bernandez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bernandez in 1960 was 54, and 82 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernandez 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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