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Bernhoff Family History

Bernhoff 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: Berghoff, Benhoff, Bohnhoff, Kerkhoff, Benshoff, Lehnhoff, Benchoff

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Where is the Bernhoff family from?

You can see how Bernhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bernhoff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernhoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bernhoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Bernhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernhoff 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Bernhoff. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bernhoff. For the veterans among your Bernhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernhoff lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Bernhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bernhoff in 1974 was 83, and 32 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernhoff 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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