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Bergbom Family History

Bergbom 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: Bergo, Bergum, Bergson, Berger, Bertram, Berg, Berge, Sergio, Bergen

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Where is the Bergbom family from?

You can see how Bergbom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergbom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bergbom families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bergbom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bergbom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergbom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bergbom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bergbom. 100% of Bergbom 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Bergbom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergbom 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Bergbom. 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 142 military records available for the last name Bergbom. For the veterans among your Bergbom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergbom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Bergbom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bergbom in 1962 was 53, and 82 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergbom 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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