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Bergant Family History

Bergant Name 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: Bergan, Berman, Berland, Bermann, Bergen, Bergin, Beran, Bernat

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Where is the Bergant family from?

You can see how Bergant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bergant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Bergant family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergant's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bergant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bergant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergant. 37% of Bergant men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Bergant women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bergant were Farm Helper and Musician. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Farm Helper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Musician
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bergant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergant 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Bergant. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 139 military records available for the last name Bergant. For the veterans among your Bergant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergant lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bergant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Bergant in 1964 was 89, and 85 in 2004.

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