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Bernss Family History

Bernss 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: Berns, Bernas, Berner, Barnes, Burns, Berkes, Bross, Brass, Ernst

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Where is the Bernss family from?

You can see how Bernss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernss family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Bernss family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernss's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Bernss families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Bernss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernss 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bernss. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bernss. For the veterans among your Bernss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernss 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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