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Bernhadt Family History

Bernhadt 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: Bernhart, Bernhardt, Bernhard, Bernat, Gernhardt, Bershad, Barnhart

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Where is the Bernhadt family from?

You can see how Bernhadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernhadt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernhadt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bernhadt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernhadt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bernhadt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Bernhadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernhadt 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bernhadt. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bernhadt. For the veterans among your Bernhadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernhadt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernhadt 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bernhadt

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