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Bernritter Family History

Bernritter 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: Berrier, Bernier, Ferriter, Berringer, Berninger, Bernitt, Berner

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Where is the Bernritter family from?

You can see how Bernritter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernritter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernritter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Bernritter families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernritter's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Bernritter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernritter 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 Bernritter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernritter. 60% of Bernritter men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bernritter women worked as a Student Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%

What Bernritter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Bernritter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernritter 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Bernritter. 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 106 military records available for the last name Bernritter. For the veterans among your Bernritter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernritter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Bernritter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bernritter in 1963 was 81, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernritter 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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