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Bernest Family History

Bernest 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: Ernest, Bernett, Bernert, Bernet, Berner, Barnes, Berkes, Barnett

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Where is the Bernest family from?

You can see how Bernest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernest family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bernest families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 35 Bernest families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bernest's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bernest families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernest 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 Bernest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernest. 100% of Bernest men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bernest women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Bernest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Bernest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernest 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Bernest. 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 29 military records available for the last name Bernest. For the veterans among your Bernest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernest lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bernest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bernest in 1965 was 81, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bernest

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernest 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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