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Bernardes Family History

Bernardes Surname Meaning

Portuguese: patronymic from Bernardo.

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


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Where is the Bernardes family from?

You can see how Bernardes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernardes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bernardes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Bernardes families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernardes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bernardes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernardes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bernardes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Stevedore and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bernardes. 100% of Bernardes men worked as a Master Stevedore and 100% of Bernardes 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Stevedore
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Bernardes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernardes 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Bernardes. 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 35 military records available for the last name Bernardes. For the veterans among your Bernardes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernardes lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Bernardes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bernardes in 1942 was 29, and 36 in 2003.

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