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Bergauer Family History

Bergauer 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: Bernauer, Berger, Brauer, Bergner, Bergener, Berner, Bauer, Beaver

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Where is the Bergauer family from?

You can see how Bergauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bergauer family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bergauer's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Bergauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergauer 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 Bergauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergauer. 58% of Bergauer men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bergauer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bergauer were Mechanic and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Mechanic
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%

What Bergauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Bergauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergauer 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Bergauer. 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 393 military records available for the last name Bergauer. For the veterans among your Bergauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergauer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bergauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bergauer in 1963 was 83, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bergauer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergauer 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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