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Bervig Family History

Bervig 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: Nervig, Berlin, Berg, Bergin, Herzig, Cervi, Fertig, Kervin, Servin

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Where is the Bervig family from?

You can see how Bervig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bervig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bervig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bervig families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bervig's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bervig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bervig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bervig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bervig. 100% of Bervig men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Bervig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bervig 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Bervig. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bervig. For the veterans among your Bervig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bervig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Bervig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bervig in 1967 was 83, and 81 in 1998.

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