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Bernt Family History

Bernt Surname Meaning

German Norwegian Danish and Swedish: from a shortened form of the personal name Bernhard.

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


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Where is the Bernt family from?

You can see how Bernt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bernt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bernt families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bernt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bernt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernt 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 Bernt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bernt. 100% of Bernt 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Bernt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernt 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Bernt. 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 656 military records available for the last name Bernt. For the veterans among your Bernt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bernt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bernt in 1955 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bernt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernt 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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