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Bernahl Family History

Bernahl 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: Berdahl, Bernal, Bernard, Bernat, Berna, Bernthal, Bernas, Bergdahl

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Where is the Bernahl family from?

You can see how Bernahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernahl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Bernahl families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernahl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bernahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bernahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bernahl. 32% of Bernahl men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

What Bernahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Bernahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernahl 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Bernahl. 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 87 military records available for the last name Bernahl. For the veterans among your Bernahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bernahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bernahl in 1963 was 64, and 49 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bernahl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernahl 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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