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Bernall Family History

Bernall 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: Bernal, Bernard, Berwald, Bagnall, Kernell, Beardall, Bernat, Gornall

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Where is the Bernall family from?

You can see how Bernall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bernall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Bernall families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bernall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bernall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernall 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 Bernall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernall. 50% of Bernall men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Bernall women worked as a House Farm Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bernall were Farmer and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Farm Helper
    43%
  • Laundress
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Bernall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Bernall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernall 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Bernall. 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 79 military records available for the last name Bernall. For the veterans among your Bernall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernall lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Bernall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bernall in 1969 was 49, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernall 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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