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Bergain Family History

Bergain 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: Bergin, Bergan, Berglin, Germain, Berlin, Berman, Bergevin, Bermann

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Where is the Bergain family from?

You can see how Bergain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergain families were found in USA in 1880, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Bergain family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergain's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bergain families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Bergain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergain 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Bergain. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bergain. For the veterans among your Bergain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergain lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Bergain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bergain in 1978 was 82, and 92 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergain 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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