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Bernanke Family History

Bernanke 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: Bernabe, Bernacki, Berhane, Brake, Berke, Berman, Bernard, Bernick

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Where is the Bernanke family from?

You can see how Bernanke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernanke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bernanke families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bernanke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bernanke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernanke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Bernanke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernanke 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Bernanke. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bernanke. For the veterans among your Bernanke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernanke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bernanke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bernanke in 1968 was 64, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bernanke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernanke 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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