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Berghela Family History

Berghela 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: Bergholz, Bergfeld, Berthel, Berger, Mergel, Berge, Bergen, Bergh

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Where is the Berghela family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berghela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Berghela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ash Collector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berghela. 100% of Berghela men worked as an Ash Collector.

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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

  • Ash Collector
    100%

What Berghela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Berghela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berghela 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Berghela. 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 2 military records available for the last name Berghela. For the veterans among your Berghela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berghela lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Berghela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Berghela in 1978 was 67, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berghela 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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