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Berglin Family History

Berglin Surname Meaning

Swedish: variant of Berg + the suffix -lin derived from Latin -(l)inius ‘relating to’.

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


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Where is the Berglin family from?

You can see how Berglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berglin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Berglin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Berglin families living in Minnesota. This was about 44% of all the recorded Berglin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Berglin families in 1880.
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What did your Berglin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berglin 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 685 immigration records available for the last name Berglin. 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 350 military records available for the last name Berglin. For the veterans among your Berglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berglin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Berglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Berglin in 1961 was 59, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berglin 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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