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Bernys Family History

Bernys 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, Bernas, Berner, Barnes, Berry, Burns, Cerny, Berkes, Benis

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What did your Bernys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bernys. 100% of Bernys men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Bernys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernys 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Bernys. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bernys. For the veterans among your Bernys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernys lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Bernys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bernys in 1972 was 48, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernys 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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