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Bernau Family History

Bernau Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Bernau (see Bernauer).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bernau family from?

You can see how Bernau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernau family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Bernau families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bernau's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bernau families in 1891.
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What did your Bernau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bernau. 80% of Bernau men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Laborer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bernau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernau 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Bernau. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bernau. For the veterans among your Bernau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernau lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bernau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bernau in 1944 was 27, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bernau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernau 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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