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Bernadt Family History

Bernadt 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: Bernat, Berndt, Bernard, Bendt, Bernardy, Bradt, Berna, Gerndt

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Where is the Bernadt family from?

You can see how Bernadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernadt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bernadt families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Bernadt families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bernadt's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Bernadt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernadt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bernadt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bernadt. 100% of Bernadt men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Bernadt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Bernadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernadt 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Bernadt. 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 38 military records available for the last name Bernadt. For the veterans among your Bernadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernadt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bernadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bernadt in 1966 was 49, and 90 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernadt 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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