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Bergent Family History

Bergent 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: Bergen, Sergent, Berget, Berent, Sargent, Berger, Brent, Berge

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Where is the Bergent family from?

You can see how Bergent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergent family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bergent families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Bergent families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergent's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bergent families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Bergent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergent 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Bergent. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bergent. For the veterans among your Bergent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergent lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1981, in the United States, Bergent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bergent in 1974 was 66, and 87 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergent 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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