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Bernaix Family History

Bernaix 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: Bernard, Bernat, Berna, Berni, Bernas, Bendix, Bernabe, Bernal

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Where is the Bernaix family from?

You can see how Bernaix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernaix family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernaix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bernaix families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bernaix's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bernaix families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernaix 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 Bernaix ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bernaix. 100% of Bernaix women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Bernaix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernaix 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bernaix. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bernaix. For the veterans among your Bernaix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernaix lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Bernaix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bernaix in 1973 was 65, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernaix 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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