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Bernstengel Family History

Bernstengel 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: Bernstein, Bernheisel, Ernsberger, Wettengel, Bernsen, Gerstenfeld

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Where is the Bernstengel family from?

You can see how Bernstengel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernstengel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bernstengel family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernstengel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bernstengel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Bernstengel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernstengel 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Bernstengel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bernstengel. For the veterans among your Bernstengel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernstengel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Bernstengel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bernstengel in 1969 was 92, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernstengel 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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