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Bernasky Family History

Bernasky 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: Bernosky, Bernardy, Bernas, Barnosky, Bernacki, Barsky, Brodsky

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Where is the Bernasky family from?

You can see how Bernasky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernasky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernasky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Bernasky families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernasky's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bernasky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernasky 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 Bernasky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bernasky. 38% of Bernasky men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Baker
    25%

What Bernasky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Bernasky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernasky 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Bernasky. 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 37 military records available for the last name Bernasky. For the veterans among your Bernasky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernasky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bernasky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bernasky in 1963 was 75, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bernasky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernasky 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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