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Bernson Family History

Bernson Name Meaning

Americanized form (and a Swedish variant) of Swedish Bernsson: patronymic from the personal name Bernt . Both forms of the surname are rare in Sweden. In North America this surname is therefore probably also an altered form of the most common Swedish cognate Berntsson (see Berntson ). Americanized form of German Dutch Danish or Norwegian Bernsen or Berntsen cognates of Compare Berntson . Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Berenson .

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

Similar surnames: Berenson, Berson, Benson, Berntson, Berkson, Bernsen, Person, Beron

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You can see how Bernson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bernson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Bernson families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bernson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bernson families in 1891.

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There are 417 military records available for the last name Bernson. For the veterans among your Bernson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bernson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bernson. 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 417 military records available for the last name Bernson. For the veterans among your Bernson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bernson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bernson in 1960 was 60, and 51 in 2004.

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