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Bernthal Family History

Bernthal Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from the Yiddish personal name Ber (‘bear’) + German Thal (now spelled Tal) ‘valley’.

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


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Where is the Bernthal family from?

You can see how Bernthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernthal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernthal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Bernthal families living in Kent. This was about 59% of all the recorded Bernthal's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Bernthal families in 1891.
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What did your Bernthal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bernthal. 100% of Bernthal 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Bernthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernthal 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Bernthal. 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 143 military records available for the last name Bernthal. For the veterans among your Bernthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernthal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bernthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bernthal in 1966 was 84, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernthal 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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