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Barger Family History

Barger Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of Berger 1 and in North America (also) an altered form of this. The surname Barger is rare in Germany and the Netherlands.

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Barg(e) see Barg. This surname is rare in Germany.

French: variant of Berger ‘shepherd’.

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


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Where is the Barger family from?

You can see how Barger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Barger families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Barger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barger families in 1891.
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What did your Barger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barger. 89% of Barger 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
    89%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 60,000 census records available for the last name Barger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barger 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Barger. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Barger. For the veterans among your Barger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barger lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Barger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Barger in 1943 was 26, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barger 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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