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Bergevin Family History

Bergevin Surname Meaning

French: altered form of Burgevin from the ancient Germanic personal name Burgwin (Latinized as Burgevinus)

composed of the elements burg ‘protection’ and win ‘friend’.

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


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Where is the Bergevin family from?

You can see how Bergevin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergevin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergevin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Bergevin families living in Staffordshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bergevin's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bergevin families in 1891.
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What did your Bergevin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergevin. 23% of Bergevin men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Bergevin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bergevin were Clerk and Saleswoman.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Saleswoman
    20%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bergevin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergevin 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Bergevin. 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 764 military records available for the last name Bergevin. For the veterans among your Bergevin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergevin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bergevin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Bergevin in 1952 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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