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Bergett Family History

Bergett 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: Berrett, Burgett, Berget, Bernett, Brett, Berger, Barrett, Burkett

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Where is the Bergett family from?

You can see how Bergett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bergett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bergett family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bergett's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Bergett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bergett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bergett. 34% of Bergett men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Miner
    34%
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Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Bergett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergett 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bergett. 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 38 military records available for the last name Bergett. For the veterans among your Bergett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergett lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Bergett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bergett in 1975 was 67, and 66 in 1990.

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