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Bergquam Family History

Bergquam 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: Bergum, Bertram, Bergan, Bergkamp, Begum, Bergquist, Berghuis

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Where is the Bergquam family from?

You can see how Bergquam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergquam family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bergquam families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergquam's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bergquam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergquam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bergquam ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Bergquam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergquam 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bergquam. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bergquam. For the veterans among your Bergquam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergquam lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Bergquam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bergquam in 1971 was 77, and 91 in 2002.

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