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Berninger Family History

Berninger Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Berning.

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


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Where is the Berninger family from?

You can see how Berninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berninger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Berninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Berninger families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Berninger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berninger families in 1891.
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What did your Berninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berninger. 16% of Berninger men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Berninger women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berninger were Clerk and Typist.

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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
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Typist
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Berninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berninger 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Berninger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Berninger. For the veterans among your Berninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berninger lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Berninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Berninger in 1946 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berninger 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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