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Bergemann Family History

Bergemann Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Bergmann.

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


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Where is the Bergemann family from?

You can see how Bergemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergemann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergemann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Bergemann family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergemann's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bergemann families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergemann 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 Bergemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergemann. 27% of Bergemann men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bergemann women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bergemann were Truck Driver and 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Bergemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bergemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergemann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bergemann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bergemann. For the veterans among your Bergemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergemann lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bergemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bergemann in 1956 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bergemann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergemann 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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