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Bergdall Family History

Bergdall 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: Bergdahl, Bergdoll, Bergwall, Beardall, Berdahl, Bendall, Kendall

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Where is the Bergdall family from?

You can see how Bergdall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergdall family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bergdall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Bergdall families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergdall's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bergdall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergdall 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 Bergdall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergdall. 50% of Bergdall men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Bergdall women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bergdall were Farm Laborer and 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Bergdall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 552 census records available for the last name Bergdall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergdall 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Bergdall. 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 65 military records available for the last name Bergdall. For the veterans among your Bergdall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergdall lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bergdall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bergdall in 1968 was 87, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergdall 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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