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Berghauser Family History

Berghauser Surname Meaning

German (Berghäuser): habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Berghausen for example in Württemberg.

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


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Where is the Berghauser family from?

You can see how Berghauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berghauser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Berghauser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Berghauser families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Berghauser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berghauser families in 1891.
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What did your Berghauser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berghauser. 50% of Berghauser men worked as a Clerk and 56% of Berghauser women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berghauser were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    56%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Berghauser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berghauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berghauser 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Berghauser. 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 206 military records available for the last name Berghauser. For the veterans among your Berghauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berghauser lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Berghauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Berghauser in 1959 was 52, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berghauser 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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