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Bernasconi Family History

Bernasconi Name Meaning

Italian (mainly Milan): habitational name for someone from Bernasca in Como province.

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


Similar surnames: Bagnasco, Cerasoli, Biernacki, Bersani, Bernacchi, Beaston, Bernardo

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Where is the Bernasconi family from?

You can see how Bernasconi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernasconi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bernasconi families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Bernasconi families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bernasconi's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Bernasconi families in 1911.
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What did your Bernasconi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Lapover Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernasconi. 14% of Bernasconi men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bernasconi women worked as a Lapover Girl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bernasconi were Bartender and Housewife. .

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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
    14%
  • Milker
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Bartender
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Lapover Girl
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bernasconi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernasconi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bernasconi. 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 486 military records available for the last name Bernasconi. For the veterans among your Bernasconi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernasconi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bernasconi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bernasconi in 1964 was 73, and 91 in 2004.

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