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Bernd Family History

Bernd Surname Meaning

German: from a shortened form of the personal name Bernhard. Compare Berndt.

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


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Where is the Bernd family from?

You can see how Bernd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bernd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Bernd families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bernd's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bernd families in 1891.
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What did your Bernd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernd. 19% of Bernd men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Bernd women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bernd were Salesman and Sales Clerk.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Sales Clerk
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bernd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernd 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Bernd. 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 Bernd. For the veterans among your Bernd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernd lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Bernd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bernd in 1949 was 28, and 79 in 2004.

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