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Bergdoll Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Berthold . Compare Barkdoll .

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


Similar surnames: Barkdoll, Barkdull, Bergdahl, Beardall, Cordell, Bergthold, Bedell

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Where is the Bergdoll family from?

You can see how Bergdoll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergdoll family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergdoll families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 43 Bergdoll families living in Indiana. This was about 58% of all the recorded Bergdoll's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bergdoll families in 1880.
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What did your Bergdoll ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergdoll. 44% of Bergdoll men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Bergdoll women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bergdoll were Operator and Stenographer. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bergdoll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergdoll 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Bergdoll. 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 455 military records available for the last name Bergdoll. For the veterans among your Bergdoll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergdoll lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bergdoll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bergdoll in 1952 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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