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Bergue Family History

Bergue 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: Begue, Berge, Bergum, Berger, Berg, Berke, Brue, Fergus, Argue

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Where is the Bergue family from?

You can see how Bergue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergue family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bergue families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Bergue families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergue's in USA. California had the highest population of Bergue families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergue surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bergue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bergue. 100% of Bergue 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Bergue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergue 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 Bergue. 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 54 military records available for the last name Bergue. For the veterans among your Bergue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergue lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Bergue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bergue in 1977 was 77, and 72 in 2003.

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