Bernhard Family History

Bernhard Surname Meaning

German, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the ancient Germanic personal name Bernhard composed of the elements ber(n) ‘bear’ + hard ‘brave, hardy, strong’. As a Jewish name, this is an adoption of the German name because it has the same beginning as the Jewish name Ber.

The surname of German origin is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). See also Bernard, compare Barnard, Barnhard, Barnhart, and Bernhardt.

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

Similar surnames: Bernard, Bernards, Leonhardt, Eberhardt, Bernhardt, Bernardy, Berner, Bernhart, Bouchard, Bernat

88K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
32K	Military Records
11K	Immigration Records
28K	Census and Voter Lists
53K	Member Trees

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You can see how Bernhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernhard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bernhard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Bernhard families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bernhard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bernhard families in 1911.

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What did your Bernhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bernhard.

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Farmer

62%

Cultivateur

24%

Journalier

16%

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Census Record

There are 28K census records available for the last name Bernhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernhard census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 11K immigration records available for the last name Bernhard. 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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Military Records

There are 32K military records available for the last name Bernhard. For the veterans among your Bernhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernhard lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bernhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bernhard in 1947 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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Bernhard Surname Meaning

The surname of German origin is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). See also Bernard, compare Barnard, Barnhard, Barnhart, and Bernhardt.

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

Where is the Bernhard family from?

What did your Bernhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bernhard.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

62%

Cultivateur

24%

Journalier

16%

What Bernhard family records will you find?

What is the average Bernhard lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bernhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bernhard in 1947 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

Bernhard Family History

Bernhard Surname Meaning

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Bernhard Surname Meaning

215,000 record(s) for Bernhard

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Where is the Bernhard family from?

What did your Bernhard ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

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Military Records

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What is the average Bernhard lifespan?

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