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Bergh Family History

Bergh Surname Meaning

Scandinavian: variant of Berg. Dutch and English: topographic name denoting someone living on or by a hill.

Middle Dutch berghe and Middle English bergh mean ‘hill’ (Old English beorg).

Compare Dutch Berg and Vandenbergh.

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


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Where is the Bergh family from?

You can see how Bergh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bergh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bergh families living in Durham. This was about 15% of all the recorded Bergh's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Bergh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergh 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 Bergh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bergh. 100% of Bergh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Bergh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergh 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Bergh. 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 Bergh. For the veterans among your Bergh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergh lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Bergh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bergh in 1945 was 33, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bergh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergh 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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