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Bergwall Family History

Bergwall Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements berg ‘mountain hill’ (possibly from a placename).

It combines the first element berg, which signifies the natural feature of a mountain or hill.

The second element is wall, a variant of vall meaning ‘field’.

This name highlights geographical features specific to Sweden's landscape.

Overall, it reflects a connection to both topography and regional identity.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Bergwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergwall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bergwall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bergwall families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bergwall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bergwall families in 1891.
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What did your Bergwall ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bergwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergwall 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Bergwall. 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 250 military records available for the last name Bergwall. For the veterans among your Bergwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergwall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bergwall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bergwall in 1963 was 75, and 85 in 2003.

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