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Berglass Family History

Berglass 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: Bergland, Glass, Burgess, Barlas, Berland, Bellas, Brass, Blass

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Where is the Berglass family from?

You can see how Berglass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berglass family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Berglass families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Berglass families living in Midlothian. This was about 88% of all the recorded Berglass's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Berglass families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berglass 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 Berglass ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berglass. 100% of Berglass men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Berglass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berglass 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Berglass. 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 21 military records available for the last name Berglass. For the veterans among your Berglass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berglass lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Berglass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Berglass in 1963 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berglass 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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