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Bergers Family History

Bergers 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: Berger, Berges, Burgers, Berner, Burger, Burgess, Beger, Borges

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Where is the Bergers family from?

You can see how Bergers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bergers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bergers family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bergers's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Bergers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bergers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergers. 21% of Bergers men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Bergers women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bergers were Clerk and Operator. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bergers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergers 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 577 immigration records available for the last name Bergers. 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 178 military records available for the last name Bergers. For the veterans among your Bergers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bergers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bergers in 1964 was 82, and 87 in 2004.

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