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Bergamaschi Family History

Bergamaschi Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bergamini, Braasch, Bernacchi, Beamish, Trimarchi, Gamache, Yamauchi

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Where is the Bergamaschi family from?

You can see how Bergamaschi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergamaschi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Bergamaschi families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bergamaschi's in USA. California had the highest population of Bergamaschi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergamaschi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bergamaschi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bergamaschi. 67% of Bergamaschi men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

What Bergamaschi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Bergamaschi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergamaschi 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Bergamaschi. 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 72 military records available for the last name Bergamaschi. For the veterans among your Bergamaschi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergamaschi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bergamaschi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bergamaschi in 1965 was 74, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bergamaschi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergamaschi ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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