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Bergmeyer Family History

Bergmeyer 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: Borgmeyer, Bergmeier, Burgmeier, Brimeyer, Obermeyer, Bergener

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Where is the Bergmeyer family from?

You can see how Bergmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Bergmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 41% of all the recorded Bergmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bergmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergmeyer 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 Bergmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergmeyer. 75% of Bergmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bergmeyer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Bergmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Bergmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergmeyer 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Bergmeyer. 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 93 military records available for the last name Bergmeyer. For the veterans among your Bergmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergmeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bergmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bergmeyer in 1962 was 85, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bergmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergmeyer 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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