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Bergaman Family History

Bergaman 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: Bergman, Bergeman, Berman, Bingaman, Burgman, Bergan, Berkman

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Where is the Bergaman family from?

You can see how Bergaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergaman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bergaman families living in Michigan. This was about 23% of all the recorded Bergaman's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Bergaman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergaman 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 Bergaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bergaman. 34% of Bergaman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Bergaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Bergaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergaman 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Bergaman. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bergaman. For the veterans among your Bergaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergaman lifespan?

Average Bergaman life expectancy in 1979 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bergaman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergaman 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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