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Bergar Family History

Bergar 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: Berger, Bergan, Bargar, Berner, Bear, Burger, Berg, Beger, Berman

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Where is the Bergar family from?

You can see how Bergar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bergar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bergar family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bergar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergar 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 Bergar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergar. 30% of Bergar men worked as a Clerk and 25% of Bergar women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bergar were Letter Carrier and Secretary. .

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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

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Agent
    20%
  • Letter Carrier
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Salesgirl
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
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What Bergar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Bergar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergar 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Bergar. 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 37 military records available for the last name Bergar. For the veterans among your Bergar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergar lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1992, in the United States, Bergar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bergar in 1990 was 44, and 64 in 1992.

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