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Bergus Family History

Bergus 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: Fergus, Berges, Bergum, Bergs, Burgus, Berger, Berg, Begue, Brus

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Where is the Bergus family from?

You can see how Bergus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bergus families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Bergus family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergus's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Bergus families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergus 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 Bergus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bergus. 100% of Bergus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Bergus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergus 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Bergus. 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 46 military records available for the last name Bergus. For the veterans among your Bergus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergus lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Bergus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bergus in 1979 was 92, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergus 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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