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Bergmark Family History

Bergmark Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements berg ‘mountain hill’ + mark ‘ground field land’.

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


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Where is the Bergmark family from?

You can see how Bergmark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergmark family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergmark families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bergmark families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bergmark's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bergmark families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergmark 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 Bergmark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergmark. 25% of Bergmark men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Bergmark women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bergmark were Steam Fitter and Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Steam Fitter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Bergmark family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bergmark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergmark 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Bergmark. 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 249 military records available for the last name Bergmark. For the veterans among your Bergmark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergmark lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bergmark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bergmark in 1963 was 65, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergmark 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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