Origins of the Bernard surname

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    In 1921, most Bernards lived in london

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    9,700 Bernard Travel & migration records
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    Interesting facts about Bernard

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    What are the most common Bernard first names?

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    Common jobs for Bernards

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    Commmon female occupations for Bernards in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    63

    Dressmaker

    60

    Private Means

    40

    General Servant Domestic

    26

    Domestic Servant

    25

    Commmon male occupations for Bernards in 1921

    Coal Miner

    161

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    58

    Farm Hands

    53

    Blacksmith

    46

    Tailor

    39

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