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Bernasconi Family History

Bernasconi Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Milan): habitational name for someone from Bernasca in Como province.

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


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Where is the Bernasconi family from?

You can see how Bernasconi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernasconi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernasconi families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Bernasconi families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bernasconi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bernasconi families in 1891.
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What did your Bernasconi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bernasconi. 100% of Bernasconi men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Bernasconi 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Retired Maternity Nurse
    9%

What Bernasconi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bernasconi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernasconi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bernasconi. 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 486 military records available for the last name Bernasconi. For the veterans among your Bernasconi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernasconi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bernasconi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bernasconi in 1964 was 73, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernasconi 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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