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Bergamo Family History

Bergamo Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from Bergamo in Lombardy northern Italy.

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


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Where is the Bergamo family from?

You can see how Bergamo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergamo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergamo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bergamo family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergamo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bergamo families in 1891.
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What did your Bergamo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergamo. 35% of Bergamo men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Bergamo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bergamo were Beautician and Housekeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Beautician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    46%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bergamo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergamo 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 629 immigration records available for the last name Bergamo. 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 404 military records available for the last name Bergamo. For the veterans among your Bergamo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergamo lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bergamo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bergamo in 1959 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergamo 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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