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Bernius Family History

Bernius Surname Meaning

German: Latinized (humanistic) form of Berner.

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


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Where is the Bernius family from?

You can see how Bernius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernius family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Bernius families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernius's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bernius families in 1911.
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What did your Bernius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernius. 16% of Bernius men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Bernius women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bernius were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bernius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernius 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Bernius. 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 373 military records available for the last name Bernius. For the veterans among your Bernius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernius lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bernius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bernius in 1962 was 87, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernius 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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