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Bernbaum Family History

Bernbaum Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Birnbaum.

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


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Where is the Bernbaum family from?

You can see how Bernbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernbaum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Bernbaum families living in London. This was about 95% of all the recorded Bernbaum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bernbaum families in 1891.
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What did your Bernbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bernbaum. 100% of Bernbaum 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bernbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernbaum 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 964 immigration records available for the last name Bernbaum. 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 200 military records available for the last name Bernbaum. For the veterans among your Bernbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernbaum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bernbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bernbaum in 1964 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernbaum 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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