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Bernans Family History

Bernans 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: Bernas, Berman, Bernard, Berland, Bermann, Beran, Bernat, Bergan

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Where is the Bernans family from?

You can see how Bernans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernans family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bernans families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernans's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bernans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernans 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 50 census records available for the last name Bernans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernans 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bernans. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bernans. For the veterans among your Bernans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernans lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2001, in the United States, Bernans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bernans in 1998 was 89, and 99 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernans 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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