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Bergander Family History

Bergander 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: Brander, Pergande, Oberlander, Bergner, Berwanger, Verlander

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Where is the Bergander family from?

You can see how Bergander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bergander families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergander's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bergander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergander 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 Bergander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergander. 100% of Bergander men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bergander women worked as a Housewife.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bergander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Bergander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergander 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Bergander. 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 71 military records available for the last name Bergander. For the veterans among your Bergander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergander lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Bergander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bergander in 1969 was 80, and 86 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bergander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergander 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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