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Bernander Family History

Bernander 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: Brander, Fernandez, Hernandez, Fernandes, Oberlander, Berwanger

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Where is the Bernander family from?

You can see how Bernander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bernander family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bernander's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Bernander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernander 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 Bernander ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bernander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Bernander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernander 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Bernander. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bernander. For the veterans among your Bernander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernander lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bernander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bernander in 1963 was 78, and 104 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bernander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernander 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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