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Bernen Family History

Bernen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Berner, Bergen, Berne, Berney, Berven, Bernsen, Berken, Behnen, Beren

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Where is the Bernen family from?

You can see how Bernen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Bernen families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bernen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bernen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernen 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 Bernen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bernen. 60% of Bernen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Bernen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Bernen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernen 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Bernen. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bernen. For the veterans among your Bernen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bernen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bernen in 1966 was 70, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bernen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernen 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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