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Bernardus Family History

Bernardus 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: Bernards, Bernard, Bernardy, Bernardo, Bernardez, Bernardin, Bernardi

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Where is the Bernardus family from?

You can see how Bernardus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernardus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bernardus families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bernardus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bernardus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernardus 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 19 census records available for the last name Bernardus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernardus 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Bernardus. 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 Bernardus. For the veterans among your Bernardus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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