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Bernheimer Family History

Bernheimer 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: Berkheimer, Bornheimer, Berkheiser, Bernheisel, Reinheimer

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Where is the Bernheimer family from?

You can see how Bernheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernheimer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bernheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bernheimer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernheimer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bernheimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernheimer 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 Bernheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernheimer. 45% of Bernheimer men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Bernheimer women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bernheimer were Lawyer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Broker
    20%
  • Lawyer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Bernheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bernheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernheimer 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 Bernheimer. 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 343 military records available for the last name Bernheimer. For the veterans among your Bernheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernheimer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bernheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bernheimer in 1957 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernheimer 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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