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Bergt Family History

Bergt Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form (Perhto) of the personal name Berchtold.

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


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Where is the Bergt family from?

You can see how Bergt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bergt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Bergt families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bergt families in 1880.
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What did your Bergt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bergt. 69% of Bergt 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    69%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%

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Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Bergt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergt 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Bergt. 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 777 military records available for the last name Bergt. For the veterans among your Bergt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bergt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bergt in 1962 was 81, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergt 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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