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Berghorn Family History

Berghorn Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name for someone who lived by the corner of a mountain from Berg ‘mountain hill’ + Horn ‘corner’.

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


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Where is the Berghorn family from?

You can see how Berghorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berghorn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Berghorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Berghorn families living in Warwickshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Berghorn's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Berghorn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berghorn 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 Berghorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berghorn. 30% of Berghorn men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Berghorn women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berghorn were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Winder
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berghorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berghorn 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Berghorn. 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 412 military records available for the last name Berghorn. For the veterans among your Berghorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berghorn lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Berghorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Berghorn in 1960 was 59, and 103 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berghorn 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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