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Bernsteins Family History

Bernsteins 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: Bernstein, Bergstein, Bornstein, Burnstein, Berstein, Einstein

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Where is the Bernsteins family from?

You can see how Bernsteins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernsteins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bernsteins family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Bernsteins's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Bernsteins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernsteins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Bernsteins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernsteins 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bernsteins. 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 Bernsteins. For the veterans among your Bernsteins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernsteins lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2000, in the United States, Bernsteins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bernsteins in 1996 was 85, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bernsteins 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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