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Berneman Family History

Berneman 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: Borneman, Bergeman, Berman, Beeman, Venneman, Berkman, Veeneman

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Where is the Berneman family from?

You can see how Berneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berneman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Berneman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Berneman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Berneman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berneman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Berneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berneman 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Berneman. 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 12 military records available for the last name Berneman. For the veterans among your Berneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berneman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Berneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Berneman in 1970 was 54, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berneman 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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