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Bernhofer Family History

Bernhofer 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: Kelnhofer, Birkhofer, Berner, Bernier, Bernauer, Bernecker, Bornhoft

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Where is the Bernhofer family from?

You can see how Bernhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernhofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernhofer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bernhofer family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernhofer's in USA. California had the highest population of Bernhofer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Bernhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernhofer 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Bernhofer. 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 100 military records available for the last name Bernhofer. For the veterans among your Bernhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernhofer lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Bernhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bernhofer in 1983 was 85, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernhofer 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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