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Bergeron Name Meaning

French: diminutive of Berger ‘shepherd’ hence meaning ‘little shepherd’. Compare Bargeron Bashaw and Bergeon .

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


Similar surnames: Bargeron, Bergerson, Berger, Berge, Berner, Geron, Ferron, Burger

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Where is the Bergeron family from?

You can see how Bergeron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergeron family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bergeron families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5,341 Bergeron families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Bergeron's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bergeron families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergeron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bergeron ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bergeron. 30% of Bergeron men worked as a Cultivateur and 13% of Bergeron women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bergeron were Farmer and Couturire. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    30%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    5%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    13%
  • Servante
    11%
  • Cultivateur
    11%
  • Couturire
    8%
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Census Records

There are 158,000 census records available for the last name Bergeron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergeron 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Bergeron. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Bergeron. For the veterans among your Bergeron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergeron lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Bergeron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bergeron in 1943 was 22, and 72 in 2004.

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