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Bergstrom Family History

Bergstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Bergström): ornamental name composed of the elements berg ‘mountain hill’ + ström ‘river’.

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


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Where is the Bergstrom family from?

You can see how Bergstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Bergstrom families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bergstrom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bergstrom families in 1891.
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What did your Bergstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bergstrom. 100% of Bergstrom 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 33,000 census records available for the last name Bergstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergstrom 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 23,000 immigration records available for the last name Bergstrom. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Bergstrom. For the veterans among your Bergstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergstrom lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bergstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bergstrom in 1944 was 29, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergstrom 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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