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Berneth Family History

Berneth 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: Berreth, Bernath, Bernett, Bernet, Berner, Kenneth, Barnett, Bennett

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Where is the Berneth family from?

You can see how Berneth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berneth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berneth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Berneth family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Berneth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Berneth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berneth 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 Berneth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berneth. 100% of Berneth 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Berneth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berneth 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Berneth. 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 104 military records available for the last name Berneth. For the veterans among your Berneth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berneth lifespan?

Average Berneth life expectancy in 1969 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berneth 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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