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Berndgen Family History

Berndgen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Berndsen, Bergen, Bernsen, Berendsen, Berntsen, Bernhagen, Berendzen

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Where is the Berndgen family from?

You can see how Berndgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berndgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berndgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Berndgen families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Berndgen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Berndgen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Berndgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berndgen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Berndgen. 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 82 military records available for the last name Berndgen. For the veterans among your Berndgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berndgen lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1998, in the United States, Berndgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Berndgen in 1997 was 83, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berndgen 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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