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Biernat Family History

Biernat Surname Meaning

Polish: from the personal name Biernat Polish form of Bernard.

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


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Where is the Biernat family from?

You can see how Biernat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biernat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Biernat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Biernat family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Biernat's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Biernat families in 1911.
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What did your Biernat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biernat. 26% of Biernat men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Biernat women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biernat were Shipping Clerk and New Worker.

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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
    26%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Shipping Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

What Biernat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Biernat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biernat 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 774 immigration records available for the last name Biernat. 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 476 military records available for the last name Biernat. For the veterans among your Biernat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biernat lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Biernat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Biernat in 1951 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biernat 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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