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Bergold Name Meaning

German: variant of Berthold .

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


Similar surnames: Bergholz, Bezold, Bergthold, Herold, Betzold, Gerold, Harold, Bergen

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Where is the Bergold family from?

You can see how Bergold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 48 Bergold families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Bergold's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bergold families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bergold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergold. 34% of Bergold men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bergold women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bergold were Foreman and Secretary. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bergold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergold 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Bergold. 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 607 military records available for the last name Bergold. For the veterans among your Bergold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bergold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bergold in 1963 was 72, and 94 in 2004.

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