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Bernerd Family History

Bernerd Name 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: Berner, Bernard, Bernert, Bernero, Berger, Bernhard, Kerner, Lerner

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Where is the Bernerd family from?

You can see how Bernerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernerd family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bernerd families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Bernerd families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernerd's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bernerd families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernerd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bernerd ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bernerd. 34% of Bernerd men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Journalier
    34%
  • Bucheron
    34%
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What Bernerd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 956 census records available for the last name Bernerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernerd 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Bernerd. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Bernerd. For the veterans among your Bernerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernerd lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Bernerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bernerd in 1964 was 74, and 80 in 1997.

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