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Bergson Family History

Bergson Name Meaning

Jewish (from Poland): variant of Berkson .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bernson, Berenson, Person, Benison, Bergman, Berton, Herson, Bergan

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Where is the Bergson family from?

You can see how Bergson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bergson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Bergson families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bergson's in USA. California had the highest population of Bergson families in 1880.
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What did your Bergson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergson. 13% of Bergson men worked as a Salesman and 22% of Bergson women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bergson were Machinist and Stenographer. .

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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
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bergson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bergson. 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 258 military records available for the last name Bergson. For the veterans among your Bergson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bergson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bergson in 1954 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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