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Bergheger Family History

Bergheger 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: Bergmeier, Bergener, Berger, Beringer, Berkheimer, Berkheiser, Breger

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Where is the Bergheger family from?

You can see how Bergheger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergheger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergheger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Bergheger families living in Ohio. This was about 62% of all the recorded Bergheger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bergheger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergheger 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 Bergheger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergheger. 42% of Bergheger men worked as a Miner and 67% of Bergheger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bergheger were Labor and Assembler.

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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

  • Miner
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Labor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Assembler
    34%

What Bergheger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Bergheger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergheger 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bergheger. 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 41 military records available for the last name Bergheger. For the veterans among your Bergheger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergheger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bergheger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bergheger in 1963 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bergheger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergheger 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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