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Bergason Family History

Bergason 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: Bergson, Fergason, Bergeson, Bergan, Bernson, Burgeson, Berenson

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Where is the Bergason family from?

You can see how Bergason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergason family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bergason families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Bergason's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bergason families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergason surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Bergason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergason 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Bergason. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bergason. For the veterans among your Bergason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergason lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1989, in the United States, Bergason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bergason in 1980 was 79, and 82 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergason 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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