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Bernardo Family History

Bernardo Surname Meaning

Spanish Portuguese and Italian: from the personal name Bernardo (see Bernard).

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


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Where is the Bernardo family from?

You can see how Bernardo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernardo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bernardo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bernardo families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Bernardo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bernardo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernardo 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 Bernardo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bernardo. 100% of Bernardo women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bernardo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernardo 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Bernardo. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bernardo. For the veterans among your Bernardo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernardo lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Bernardo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bernardo in 1946 was 36, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bernardo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernardo 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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