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Bernert Name Meaning

German: variant of Berner or Bernhard .

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


Similar surnames: Wernert, Gernert, Bernhart, Berner, Derner, Zeinert, Burkert, Mehnert

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Where is the Bernert family from?

You can see how Bernert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bernert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Bernert families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bernert's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bernert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bernert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bernert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bernert. 17% of Bernert men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bernert women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bernert were Chauffeur and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Chauffeur
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bernert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernert 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 696 immigration records available for the last name Bernert. 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 675 military records available for the last name Bernert. For the veterans among your Bernert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernert lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bernert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bernert in 1958 was 53, and 68 in 2004.

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