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Berned Family History

Berned 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: Berner, Berne, Berney, Bernd, Bernet, Barnes, Berger, Berke, Cerney

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Where is the Berned family from?

You can see how Berned families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berned family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Berned families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Berned families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Berned's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Berned families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berned 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 147 census records available for the last name Berned. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berned 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Berned. 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 19 military records available for the last name Berned. For the veterans among your Berned ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berned lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Berned life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Berned in 1973 was 81, and 46 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berned

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berned 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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