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Bergeman Family History

Bergeman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bergemann.

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


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Where is the Bergeman family from?

You can see how Bergeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Bergeman families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bergeman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bergeman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergeman 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 Bergeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergeman. 29% of Bergeman men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Bergeman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bergeman were Operator 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
    29%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Secretary
    10%

What Bergeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bergeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergeman 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Bergeman. 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 370 military records available for the last name Bergeman. For the veterans among your Bergeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergeman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bergeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bergeman in 1963 was 82, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bergeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergeman 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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