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Bergbauer Family History

Bergbauer 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, Neubauer, Brauer, Bergner, Bergmeier, Berber

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Where is the Bergbauer family from?

You can see how Bergbauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergbauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergbauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bergbauer families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bergbauer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bergbauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergbauer 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 Bergbauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergbauer. 34% of Bergbauer men worked as a Barber and 100% of Bergbauer women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Barber
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Motorman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bergbauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Bergbauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergbauer 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Bergbauer. 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 Bergbauer. For the veterans among your Bergbauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergbauer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bergbauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bergbauer in 1960 was 64, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergbauer 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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