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Berguson Family History

Berguson 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, Ferguson, Bergeson, Bernson, Burgeson, Berenson, Berntson

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Where is the Berguson family from?

You can see how Berguson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berguson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Berguson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Berguson families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Berguson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Berguson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berguson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berguson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berguson. 30% of Berguson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Berguson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berguson were Labor and Manager. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Manager
    23%
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Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Berguson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berguson 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Berguson. 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 71 military records available for the last name Berguson. For the veterans among your Berguson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berguson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Berguson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Berguson in 1964 was 77, and 84 in 2003.

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