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Bergoon Family History

Bergoon 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: Bergson, Burgoon, Bergen, Bergin, Bergo, Bergan, Bernson, Bedgood

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Where is the Bergoon family from?

You can see how Bergoon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergoon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bergoon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bergoon family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bergoon's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Bergoon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergoon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bergoon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Bergoon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergoon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bergoon. 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 23 military records available for the last name Bergoon. For the veterans among your Bergoon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergoon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bergoon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bergoon in 1966 was 76, and 87 in 2002.

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