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Bernauer Family History

Bernauer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Bernau for example in Baden Bavaria or Württemberg.

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


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Where is the Bernauer family from?

You can see how Bernauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernauer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bernauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bernauer family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernauer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bernauer families in 1911.
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What did your Bernauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bernauer. 100% of Bernauer 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bernauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bernauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernauer 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 817 immigration records available for the last name Bernauer. 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 Bernauer. For the veterans among your Bernauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernauer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bernauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bernauer in 1958 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernauer 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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