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Berglund Family History

Berglund Surname Meaning

Swedish and Norwegian: ornamental name composed of the elements berg ‘mountain hill’ + lund ‘grove’.

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


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Where is the Berglund family from?

You can see how Berglund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berglund family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Berglund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Berglund family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berglund's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Berglund families in 1891.
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What did your Berglund ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Berglund. 100% of Berglund 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 20,000 census records available for the last name Berglund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berglund 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Berglund. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Berglund. For the veterans among your Berglund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berglund lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Berglund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Berglund in 1942 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berglund 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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