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Bernick Family History

Bernick Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of the personal name Bernhard.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Bernik.

Americanized form of Slovenian Bernik.

Americanized form of Croatian Bernić (see Bernich).

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


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Where is the Bernick family from?

You can see how Bernick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bernick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Bernick families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bernick's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bernick families in 1891.
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What did your Bernick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bernick. 75% of Bernick 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
    75%
  • Household Duties
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bernick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernick 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Bernick. 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 380 military records available for the last name Bernick. For the veterans among your Bernick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernick lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bernick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bernick in 1947 was 60, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernick 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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