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Bergerhoff Family History

Bergerhoff 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: Berghoff, Westerhoff, Tegethoff, Meyerhoff, Bergeron, Fetterhoff

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Where is the Bergerhoff family from?

You can see how Bergerhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergerhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergerhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bergerhoff family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergerhoff's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Bergerhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergerhoff 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 Bergerhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bergerhoff. 100% of Bergerhoff men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Bergerhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergerhoff 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Bergerhoff. 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 101 military records available for the last name Bergerhoff. For the veterans among your Bergerhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergerhoff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Bergerhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bergerhoff in 1967 was 65, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergerhoff 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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