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Bernelis Family History

Bernelis 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: Bertels, Fernelius, Berner, Barnes, Berlin, Bergevin, Barberis

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Bernelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernelis 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bernelis. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Bernelis. For the veterans among your Bernelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernelis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bernelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bernelis in 1967 was 73, and 45 in 2003.

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