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Bergstein Family History

Bergstein Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial compound of German Berg ‘mountain hill’ + Stein ‘stone’.

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


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Where is the Bergstein family from?

You can see how Bergstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Bergstein families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergstein's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bergstein families in 1911.
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What did your Bergstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bergstein. 100% of Bergstein 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Bergstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergstein 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 Bergstein. 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 349 military records available for the last name Bergstein. For the veterans among your Bergstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergstein lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bergstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bergstein in 1959 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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