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Bernthaler Family History

Bernthaler 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: Bernthal, Borntrager, Mergenthaler, Marthaler, Benthall, Bernauer

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Where is the Bernthaler family from?

You can see how Bernthaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernthaler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernthaler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Bernthaler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernthaler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bernthaler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernthaler 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 Bernthaler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bernthaler. 100% of Bernthaler women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Bernthaler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Bernthaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernthaler 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Bernthaler. 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 99 military records available for the last name Bernthaler. For the veterans among your Bernthaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernthaler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bernthaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bernthaler in 1967 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bernthaler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernthaler 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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