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Bergesen Family History

Bergesen Name Meaning

Norwegian: patronymic from a personal name Berge a variant of Berger (see Birger ). Compare Bergeson .

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


Similar surnames: Bergeson, Bertelsen, Bernsen, Borresen, Helgesen, Berthelsen

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Where is the Bergesen family from?

You can see how Bergesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergesen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Bergesen families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Bergesen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bergesen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bergesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergesen. 20% of Bergesen men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Bergesen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bergesen were Bricklayer and Clerk. .

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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
    20%
  • Inspector
    14%
  • Electrician
    14%
  • Bricklayer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bergesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergesen 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 Bergesen. 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 337 military records available for the last name Bergesen. For the veterans among your Bergesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergesen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bergesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bergesen in 1956 was 28, and 81 in 2004.

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