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Bernstell Family History

Bernstell 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: Bernstein, Hensell, Bursell, Kernell, Borstel, Barnwell, Bortell

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Where is the Bernstell family from?

You can see how Bernstell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernstell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bernstell family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bernstell's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Bernstell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernstell 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 27 census records available for the last name Bernstell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernstell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bernstell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bernstell. For the veterans among your Bernstell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernstell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernstell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bernstell

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