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Berghoefer Family History

Berghoefer 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: Bergmeier, Bergener, Birkhofer, Berghoff, Berger, Berkheimer

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Where is the Berghoefer family from?

You can see how Berghoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berghoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berghoefer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Berghoefer families living in Missouri. This was about 39% of all the recorded Berghoefer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Berghoefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berghoefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berghoefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berghoefer. 60% of Berghoefer men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Berghoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berghoefer 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Berghoefer. 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 89 military records available for the last name Berghoefer. For the veterans among your Berghoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berghoefer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Berghoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Berghoefer in 1962 was 63, and 55 in 2004.

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