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Bergdolt Family History

Bergdolt 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: Bergdoll, Bergholz, Bergdorf, Bergold, Hergott, Bergo, Berthold

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Where is the Bergdolt family from?

You can see how Bergdolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergdolt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergdolt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bergdolt families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bergdolt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bergdolt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergdolt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bergdolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bergdolt. 100% of Bergdolt women worked as a 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Bergdolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergdolt 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Bergdolt. 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 343 military records available for the last name Bergdolt. For the veterans among your Bergdolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergdolt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bergdolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bergdolt in 1965 was 63, and 85 in 2004.

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