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Bernitt Family History

Bernitt Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Burnett.

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


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Where is the Bernitt family from?

You can see how Bernitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bernitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Bernitt families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bernitt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bernitt families in 1891.
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What did your Bernitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bernitt. 100% of Bernitt 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Bernitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernitt 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Bernitt. 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 328 military records available for the last name Bernitt. For the veterans among your Bernitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernitt lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bernitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bernitt in 1959 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernitt 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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