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Biernacki Family History

Biernacki Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Biernaty for example in Masovian Voivodeship or Biernatki for example in Greater Poland Voivodeship.

Places called with the personal name Biernat, Polish form of Bernard.

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


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Where is the Biernacki family from?

You can see how Biernacki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biernacki family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Biernacki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Biernacki families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Biernacki's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Biernacki families in 1891.
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What did your Biernacki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biernacki. 30% of Biernacki men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Biernacki women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biernacki were Weaver and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Weaver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Machine Operator
    29%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Nurse
    15%

What Biernacki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Biernacki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biernacki 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 737 immigration records available for the last name Biernacki. 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 856 military records available for the last name Biernacki. For the veterans among your Biernacki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biernacki lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Biernacki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Biernacki in 1960 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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