This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bernak family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bernak Family History

Bernak 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: Bernat, Berna, Bernas, Benak, Bernal, Bernau, Cernak, Berner, Barak

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bernak family from?

You can see how Bernak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bernak family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernak's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Bernak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Bernak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bernak. 100% of Bernak men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Bernak | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bernak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Bernak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bernak

Passenger Lists

There are 70 immigration records available for the last name Bernak. 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.

View all Bernak immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Bernak. For the veterans among your Bernak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bernak military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bernak family history

Discover More

What is the average Bernak lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Bernak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bernak in 1972 was 95, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bernak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernak 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bernak family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial