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Bardge Family History

Bardge 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: Barge, Burdge, Bard, Barre, Bridge, Budge, Garde, Large, Badger, Bade

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Where is the Bardge family from?

You can see how Bardge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bardge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bardge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bardge families living in Somerset. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bardge's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Bardge families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Bardge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bardge 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bardge. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bardge. For the veterans among your Bardge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bardge lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bardge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bardge in 1967 was 55, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bardge 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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