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Bergeman Family History

Bergeman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Bergemann .

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


Similar surnames: Bergman, Bergemann, Bertman, Borneman, Begeman, Bargman, Berman

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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 1891 there were 8 Bergeman families living in Hampshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bergeman's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Bergeman families in 1891.
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.

What did your Bergeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bergeman. 100% of Bergeman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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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 the UK, 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.

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