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Bergeron Family History

Bergeron Surname Meaning

French: diminutive of Berger ‘shepherd’ hence meaning ‘little shepherd’. Compare Bargeron Bashaw and Bergeon.

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


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Where is the Bergeron family from?

You can see how Bergeron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergeron family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bergeron families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Bergeron families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bergeron's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bergeron families in 1891.
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What did your Bergeron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergeron. 16% of Bergeron men worked as a Laborer and 7% of Bergeron women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bergeron were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Teacher
    5%

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Census Records

There are 158,000 census records available for the last name Bergeron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergeron 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Bergeron. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Bergeron. For the veterans among your Bergeron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergeron lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Bergeron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bergeron in 1943 was 22, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergeron 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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