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Bernuth Family History

Bernuth 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: Bernath, Berreth, Bernat, Wermuth, Bernot, Baruth, Bernett, Bernt

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Where is the Bernuth family from?

You can see how Bernuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernuth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bernuth families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bernuth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bernuth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernuth 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 Bernuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bernuth. 100% of Bernuth men worked as a Merchant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Merchant
    100%

What Bernuth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Bernuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernuth 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Bernuth. 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 909 military records available for the last name Bernuth. For the veterans among your Bernuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernuth lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Bernuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bernuth in 1971 was 32, and 60 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bernuth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernuth 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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