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Bernsh Family History

Bernsh 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: Berns, Berish, Berner, Brush, Bench, Burns, Bergh, Ernst, Barash

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Where is the Bernsh family from?

You can see how Bernsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bernsh families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Bernsh family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bernsh's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Bernsh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernsh 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 57 census records available for the last name Bernsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernsh 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bernsh. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bernsh. For the veterans among your Bernsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernsh lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1998, in the United States, Bernsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bernsh in 1994 was 74, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernsh 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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