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Bergur Family History

Bergur 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: Berger, Bergum, Berner, Burger, Berg, Begue, Beger, Fergus, Berge

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Where is the Bergur family from?

You can see how Bergur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergur family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bergur families living in Minnesota. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bergur's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Bergur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergur 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 142 census records available for the last name Bergur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergur 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Bergur. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bergur. For the veterans among your Bergur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergur lifespan?

Average Bergur life expectancy in 1968 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergur 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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