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Bergum Family History

Bergum Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead named Bergum from the dative plural of berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


Similar surnames: Bergo, Berger, Berg, Berge, Bergan, Belgum, Bergen, Eggum, Lerum

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Where is the Bergum family from?

You can see how Bergum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergum families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 20 Bergum families living in Wisconsin. This was about 65% of all the recorded Bergum's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bergum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bergum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergum. 35% of Bergum men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Bergum women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bergum were Farm Operator and Waitress. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Farm Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bergum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergum 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 573 immigration records available for the last name Bergum. 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 760 military records available for the last name Bergum. For the veterans among your Bergum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergum lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Bergum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bergum in 1949 was 29, and 80 in 2004.

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