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Bergmann Family History

Bergmann Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Berg with the addition of Middle High German man German Mann ‘man’ a topographic name denoting a mountain dweller in most cases but in some an occupational name for a miner.

This surname is also found in Sweden, Czechia, and some other European countries.

Compare Bergman and Berkman.

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


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Where is the Bergmann family from?

You can see how Bergmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bergmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Bergmann families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Bergmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bergmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergmann 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 Bergmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Trainee and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bergmann. 34% of Bergmann men worked as an Agricultural Trainee and 53% of Bergmann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bergmann were Student and Pianist.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Trainee
    34%
  • Private Means
    34%
  • Student
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    53%
  • Domestic Servant
    16%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Pianist
    11%

What Bergmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Bergmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergmann 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 17,000 immigration records available for the last name Bergmann. 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 20,000 military records available for the last name Bergmann. For the veterans among your Bergmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergmann lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bergmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bergmann in 1957 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergmann 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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