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Berghauer Family History

Berghauer 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: Bernauer, Berger, Brauer, Bergner, Bergmeier, Betthauser, Warshauer

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Where is the Berghauer family from?

You can see how Berghauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berghauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berghauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Berghauer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Berghauer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berghauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berghauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berghauer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Berghauer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Berghauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berghauer 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Berghauer. 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 64 military records available for the last name Berghauer. For the veterans among your Berghauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berghauer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Berghauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Berghauer in 1972 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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