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Bergdorff Family History

Bergdorff 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: Bergdorf, Burgdorf, Berghoff, Oberdorf, Berghorst, Berghorn

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Where is the Bergdorff family from?

You can see how Bergdorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergdorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergdorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bergdorff families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergdorff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bergdorff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Bergdorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergdorff 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bergdorff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bergdorff. For the veterans among your Bergdorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergdorff lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2004, in the United States, Bergdorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bergdorff in 1997 was 39, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergdorff 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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