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Bergal Family History

Bergal 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: Bergan, Bernal, Beal, Berger, Berg, Mergel, Berman, Berge, Berwald

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Where is the Bergal family from?

You can see how Bergal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Bergal families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Bergal families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bergal's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bergal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergal 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 Bergal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bergal. 60% of Bergal men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Bergal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Bergal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergal 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Bergal. 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 42 military records available for the last name Bergal. For the veterans among your Bergal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bergal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bergal in 1966 was 88, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bergal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergal 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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