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Bergslien Family History

Bergslien 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: Bergsten, Berglin, Berlin, Bergevin, Bergen, Bergin, Brislin

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Where is the Bergslien family from?

You can see how Bergslien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergslien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bergslien families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergslien's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bergslien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergslien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bergslien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bergslien. 50% of Bergslien men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Bergslien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergslien 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bergslien. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bergslien. For the veterans among your Bergslien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergslien lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Bergslien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bergslien in 1951 was 62, and 75 in 2003.

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