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Bergden Family History

Bergden 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, Bergren, Berger, Burden, Berge, Bergin, Breden, Bearden

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Where is the Bergden family from?

You can see how Bergden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Bergden families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergden's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bergden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bergden ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Bergden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergden 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Bergden. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bergden. For the veterans among your Bergden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bergden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bergden in 1967 was 82, and 87 in 2003.

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