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Bernais Family History

Bernais 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: Bernas, Bernard, Benis, Bernat, Gervais, Berna, Berns, Bennis

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Where is the Bernais family from?

You can see how Bernais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernais family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernais families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Bernais families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernais's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bernais families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernais 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 Bernais ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bernais. 100% of Bernais men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Bernais family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Bernais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernais 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Bernais. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bernais. For the veterans among your Bernais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernais lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1991, in the United States, Bernais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bernais in 1983 was 86, and 95 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bernais

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernais 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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