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Bernal Family History

Bernal Surname Meaning

Spanish: from the personal name Bernal a variant of Bernaldo probably adaptation of Bernard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bernal family from?

You can see how Bernal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bernal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Bernal families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Bernal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bernal families in 1891.
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What did your Bernal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bernal. 78% of Bernal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    23%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Bernal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernal 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Bernal. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Bernal. For the veterans among your Bernal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernal lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Bernal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Bernal in 1941 was 46, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernal 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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