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Bernett Family History

Bernett Surname Meaning

English: variant of Burnett and Barnett.

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


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Where is the Bernett family from?

You can see how Bernett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bernett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 87 Bernett families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Bernett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bernett families in 1911.
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What did your Bernett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bernett. 53% of Bernett men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bernett women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bernett were Painter and Income.

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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
    53%
  • Labourer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Income
    50%

What Bernett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Bernett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernett 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bernett. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bernett. For the veterans among your Bernett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernett lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Bernett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bernett in 1948 was 55, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernett 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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