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Bernero Family History

Bernero Surname Meaning

Italian: from a derivative of the personal name Berno of ancient Germanic origin (see Bern ).

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


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Where is the Bernero family from?

You can see how Bernero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernero family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bernero families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bernero's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bernero families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernero surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bernero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernero. 32% of Bernero men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bernero women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bernero were Watchman and Saleslady.

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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
    32%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Watchman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Bernero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bernero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernero 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Bernero. 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 146 military records available for the last name Bernero. For the veterans among your Bernero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernero lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bernero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bernero in 1960 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

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