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Bernthall Family History

Bernthall 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: Benthall, Bernthal, Bernhard, Barnhill, Brintnall, Berthold, Bentham

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Where is the Bernthall family from?

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

There are 92 census records available for the last name Bernthall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernthall 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bernthall. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bernthall. For the veterans among your Bernthall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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