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Bernosky Name Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name for someone from the village of Bernovo in Belarus.

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


Similar surnames: Borofsky, Persky, Barnosky, Belinsky, Minsky, Brodsky, Bransky

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Where is the Bernosky family from?

You can see how Bernosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernosky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bernosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Bernosky families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernosky's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bernosky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bernosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernosky. 38% of Bernosky men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Bernosky women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bernosky were Coal Miner and Silk Weaver. .

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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
    38%
  • Miner
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Coal Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    45%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Silk Weaver
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bernosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernosky 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bernosky. 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 280 military records available for the last name Bernosky. For the veterans among your Bernosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernosky lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bernosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bernosky in 1953 was 33, and 62 in 2004.

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