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Bernsmeyer Family History

Bernsmeyer 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: Berkemeyer, Berkemeier, Borgmeyer, Bergmeier, Brinkmeyer, Heinemeyer

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Where is the Bernsmeyer family from?

You can see how Bernsmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernsmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernsmeyer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bernsmeyer family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bernsmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bernsmeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Bernsmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernsmeyer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bernsmeyer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bernsmeyer. For the veterans among your Bernsmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernsmeyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1980, in the United States, Bernsmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bernsmeyer in 1966 was 67, and 76 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bernsmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernsmeyer 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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