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Bergmann Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Berg with the addition of Middle High German man German Mann ‘man’ a topographic name denoting a mountain dweller in most cases but in some an occupational name for a miner. This surname is also found in Sweden Czechia and some other European countries. Compare Bergman and Berkman .

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


Similar surnames: Bermann, Bergemann, Borgmann, Bergman, Bargmann, Obermann, Berman

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Where is the Bergmann family from?

You can see how Bergmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bergmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Bergmann families living in Manitoba. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bergmann's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bergmann families in 1911.
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What did your Bergmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bergmann. 78% of Bergmann men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Farmers Son
    23%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Bergmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergmann 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 17,000 immigration records available for the last name Bergmann. 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 20,000 military records available for the last name Bergmann. For the veterans among your Bergmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergmann lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bergmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bergmann in 1957 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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