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Bernacki Family History

Bernacki Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Biernacki.

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


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Where is the Bernacki family from?

You can see how Bernacki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernacki family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernacki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Bernacki families living in Manitoba. This was about 70% of all the recorded Bernacki's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bernacki families in 1911.
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What did your Bernacki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Ironer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernacki. 29% of Bernacki men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Bernacki women worked as an Ironer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bernacki were Shipping Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Janitor
    9%
  • Shipping Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Ironer
    17%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Domestic
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bernacki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernacki 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Bernacki. 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 600 military records available for the last name Bernacki. For the veterans among your Bernacki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernacki lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bernacki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bernacki in 1944 was 33, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernacki 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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