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Bernardine Family History

Bernardine 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: Bernardino, Bernardin, Bernardini, Berardino, Bernardi, Bernard

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Where is the Bernardine family from?

You can see how Bernardine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernardine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernardine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Bernardine families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bernardine's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bernardine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernardine 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 Bernardine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernardine. 35% of Bernardine men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bernardine women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bernardine were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Button Sewer
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Bernardine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 965 census records available for the last name Bernardine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernardine 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Bernardine. 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 135 military records available for the last name Bernardine. For the veterans among your Bernardine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernardine lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bernardine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bernardine in 1962 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bernardine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernardine 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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