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Bernady Family History

Bernady 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: Bernardy, Barnaby, Bernard, Broady, Bernat, Brady, Bendy, Berna

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Where is the Bernady family from?

You can see how Bernady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernady family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bernady families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Bernady family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernady's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Bernady families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Bernady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernady 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Bernady. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bernady. For the veterans among your Bernady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernady lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Bernady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bernady in 1965 was 69, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernady 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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