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Bernet Name Meaning

German and French: derivative of an ancient Germanic personal name composed of ber(n) ‘bear’ e.g. Bernhard . Catalan: probably a variant of Vernet .

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


Similar surnames: Berney, Bernot, Bernat, Berne, Berte, Bern, Barnet, Berge, Bernt

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Where is the Bernet family from?

You can see how Bernet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bernet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bernet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 28 Bernet families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bernet's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bernet families in 1911.
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What did your Bernet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Restauranteur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bernet. 43% of Bernet men worked as a Restauranteur. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Restauranteur
    43%
  • Journalier
    29%
  • Labourer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bernet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bernet 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 Bernet. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bernet. For the veterans among your Bernet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bernet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bernet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bernet in 1962 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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