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Bergdahl Family History

Bergdahl Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements berg ‘mountain hill’ + an ornamental spelling of dal ‘valley’.

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farms named Bergdahl of the same etymology as 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bergdahl family from?

You can see how Bergdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergdahl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergdahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Bergdahl families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergdahl's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Bergdahl families in 1891.
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What did your Bergdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bergdahl. 100% of Bergdahl women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bergdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergdahl 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bergdahl. 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 277 military records available for the last name Bergdahl. For the veterans among your Bergdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergdahl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bergdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bergdahl in 1962 was 56, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergdahl 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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