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Baergen Family History

Baergen 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: Bergen, Bargen, Berger, Berge, Bergin, Berges, Bergan, Boerger

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Where is the Baergen family from?

You can see how Baergen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baergen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Baergen families living in Oklahoma. This was about 60% of all the recorded Baergen's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Baergen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baergen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baergen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baergen. 47% of Baergen 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
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Minister
    16%
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What Baergen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Baergen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baergen 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Baergen. 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 39 military records available for the last name Baergen. For the veterans among your Baergen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baergen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Baergen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Baergen in 1964 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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