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Bergam Family History

Bergam 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, Bergum, Bergamo, Berger, Bertram, Berg, Derham, Berman, Beam

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Where is the Bergam family from?

You can see how Bergam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergam family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bergam families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Bergam's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bergam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergam 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 Bergam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bergam. 100% of Bergam men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bergam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Bergam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergam 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Bergam. 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 82 military records available for the last name Bergam. For the veterans among your Bergam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergam lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Bergam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bergam in 1972 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bergam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergam 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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