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Berniard Family History

Berniard 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: Bernhard, Bernard, Bernier, Bernardy, Bernards, Bernardo, Berard

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Where is the Berniard family from?

You can see how Berniard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berniard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berniard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Berniard families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Berniard's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Berniard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berniard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Berniard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berniard. 100% of Berniard men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Berniard women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Berniard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Berniard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berniard 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Berniard. 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 68 military records available for the last name Berniard. For the veterans among your Berniard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berniard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Berniard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Berniard in 1966 was 82, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berniard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berniard 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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