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Bearns Family History

Bearns 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: Mearns, Beans, Kearns, Berns, Bears, Bearss, Barns, Behrns, Hearns

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Where is the Bearns family from?

You can see how Bearns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bearns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bearns families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Bearns families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bearns's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bearns families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bearns surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bearns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bearns. 30% of Bearns men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bearns women worked as a Manager.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Electrician
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bearns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bearns 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Bearns. 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 400 military records available for the last name Bearns. For the veterans among your Bearns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bearns lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bearns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bearns in 1961 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bearns 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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