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Bernath Family History

Bernath Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Bernáth): variant of Bernát (see Bernat).

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


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Where is the Bernath family from?

You can see how Bernath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bernath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bernath families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bernath's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Bernath families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernath 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 Bernath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernath. 26% of Bernath men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Bernath women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bernath were Manager and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%

What Bernath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bernath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernath 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 Bernath. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bernath. For the veterans among your Bernath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernath lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bernath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bernath in 1944 was 24, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernath 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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