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Bargen Family History

Bargen Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: topographic name from bargen ‘hills’ dative plural of Barg.

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


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Where is the Bargen family from?

You can see how Bargen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bargen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bargen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Bargen families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Bargen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bargen families in 1911.
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What did your Bargen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bargen. 100% of Bargen men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bargen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bargen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bargen. 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 942 military records available for the last name Bargen. For the veterans among your Bargen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bargen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bargen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bargen in 1963 was 72, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bargen 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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