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Bernardy Family History

Bernardy Surname Meaning

German French (mainly Lorraine) and Luxembourgish: Latinized (humanistic) patronymic from the personal name German Bernhard French Bernard from Bernardi the genitive of the Latinized form Bernardus.

This surname is also found in the Luxembourgish-speaking part of Wallonia (Belgium).

Compare Bernardi.

In some cases also an Americanized form of Italian Bernardi.

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


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Where is the Bernardy family from?

You can see how Bernardy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernardy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bernardy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bernardy families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernardy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bernardy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernardy 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 Bernardy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernardy. 33% of Bernardy men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Bernardy women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bernardy were Labor 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
    33%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bernardy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernardy 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Bernardy. 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 483 military records available for the last name Bernardy. For the veterans among your Bernardy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernardy lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bernardy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bernardy in 1953 was 29, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernardy 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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