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Bergeon Family History

Bergeon Name Meaning

Altered form of French Bergeron ‘little shepherd’. French: topographic name a derivative of Berge ‘river bank’.

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


Similar surnames: Bergen, Bergeron, Bergson, Bergeson, Berger, Surgeon, Bergevin, Berge

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Where is the Bergeon family from?

You can see how Bergeon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergeon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bergeon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 143 Bergeon families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bergeon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bergeon families in 1911.
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What did your Bergeon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bergeon. 42% of Bergeon men worked as a Journalier. .

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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

  • Journalier
    42%
  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Bout De Las Pier
    12%
  • Rentier
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bergeon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergeon 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Bergeon. 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 258 military records available for the last name Bergeon. For the veterans among your Bergeon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergeon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bergeon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bergeon in 1965 was 86, and 39 in 2004.

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