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Bernert Family History

Bernert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Berner or Bernhard.

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


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Where is the Bernert family from?

You can see how Bernert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bernert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bernert families living in Warwickshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bernert's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bernert families in 1891.
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What did your Bernert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bernert. 100% of Bernert 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Bernert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernert 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 696 immigration records available for the last name Bernert. 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 675 military records available for the last name Bernert. For the veterans among your Bernert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernert lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bernert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bernert in 1958 was 53, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bernert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernert 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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