Bernard Avink (1907–1949)
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- Born
- 1907
- Died
- 1949
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- Names in Stone
When was Bernard Avink born? 1907.
When did Bernard Avink die? 1949.
Life story
Bernard Avink (1907–1949) was born in 1907, and died in 1949, at about age 42. A cemetery record documents Bernard's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Bernard's life.
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The world Bernard lived through
1908 · age 1 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 7 — World War I began
1918 · age 11 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1927 · age 20 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1933 · age 26 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1937 · age 30 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1941 · age 34 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1945 · age 38 — World War II ended
Questions about Bernard Avink
When was Bernard Avink born?
Bernard Avink was born in 1907.
When did Bernard Avink die?
Bernard Avink died in 1949.
How old was Bernard Avink at the time of death?
Bernard Avink was about 42 years old.
Where is Bernard Avink buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Bernard's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Bernard Avink was born?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Bernard was born.
Who was president when Bernard Avink died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Bernard died.
What generation was Bernard Avink part of?
Born in 1907, Bernard Avink was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Bernard Avink's lifetime?
During Bernard's lifetime: Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 1); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 10); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 20); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 28); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 34); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 40).
Which U.S. censuses would include Bernard Avink?
Federal censuses taken during Bernard's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
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1907
Death
1949
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