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Bergau Family History

Bergau 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: Bergan, Bernau, Berger, Berg, Berman, Berge, Bergen, Bera, Bergin

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Where is the Bergau family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bergau ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Bergau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergau 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Bergau. 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 287 military records available for the last name Bergau. For the veterans among your Bergau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergau lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Bergau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bergau in 1957 was 58, and 73 in 2002.

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