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Bergantz Family History

Bergantz 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: Bergan, Berman, Berland, Bermann, Bergen, Bergin, Pergande, Bergholz

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Where is the Bergantz family from?

You can see how Bergantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergantz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergantz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Bergantz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergantz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bergantz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergantz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bergantz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bergantz. 34% of Bergantz 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
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Bergantz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Bergantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergantz 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Bergantz. 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 75 military records available for the last name Bergantz. For the veterans among your Bergantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergantz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Bergantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bergantz in 1958 was 54, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bergantz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergantz 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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