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Bernet Family History

Bernet Surname Meaning

German and French: derivative of an ancient Germanic personal name composed of ber(n) ‘bear’ e.g. Bernhard.

Catalan: probably a variant of Vernet.

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


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Where is the Bernet family from?

You can see how Bernet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bernet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Bernet families living in Yorkshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Bernet's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bernet families in 1891.
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What did your Bernet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bernet. 100% of Bernet 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Bernet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernet 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bernet. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bernet. For the veterans among your Bernet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bernet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bernet in 1962 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernet 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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