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Berdger Family History

Berdger Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Berger, Berner, Burger, Verdier, Ledger, Beringer, Beger, Herder

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Where is the Berdger family from?

You can see how Berdger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berdger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berdger family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Berdger's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Berdger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berdger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Berdger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berdger 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Berdger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Berdger. For the veterans among your Berdger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berdger lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1986, in the United States, Berdger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Berdger in 1976 was 76, and 93 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berdger 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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