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Bergis Family History

Bergis 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: Bergin, Berges, Bergs, Boris, Berlin, Berger, Berg, Regis, Borges

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Where is the Bergis family from?

You can see how Bergis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bergis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Bergis family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergis's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Bergis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bergis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bergis. 58% of Bergis men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Bergis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergis 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Bergis. 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 45 military records available for the last name Bergis. For the veterans among your Bergis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bergis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bergis in 1967 was 75, and 105 in 2003.

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