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Bernahardt Family History

Bernahardt 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: Bernhardt, Bernhard, Gernhardt, Bernhart, Barnhardt, Bernard

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Where is the Bernahardt family from?

You can see how Bernahardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernahardt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bernahardt family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bernahardt's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Bernahardt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Bernahardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernahardt 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bernahardt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bernahardt. For the veterans among your Bernahardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernahardt lifespan?

Average Bernahardt life expectancy in 1999 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernahardt 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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