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Bergthold Family History

Bergthold Name Meaning

German: variant of Berchtold and in North America (also) an altered form of this. The surname Bergthold is very rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Bergholz, Bechthold, Berthold, Bergold, Barthold, Barthol, Barthels

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Where is the Bergthold family from?

You can see how Bergthold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergthold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergthold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Bergthold families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bergthold's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bergthold families in 1880.
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What did your Bergthold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergthold. 30% of Bergthold men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bergthold women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bergthold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergthold 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Bergthold. 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 254 military records available for the last name Bergthold. For the veterans among your Bergthold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergthold lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bergthold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bergthold in 1964 was 83, and 68 in 2004.

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