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Bergholdt Family History

Bergholdt 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: Bergholz, Berthold, Berghorst, Bornholdt, Bergthold, Bergold

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Where is the Bergholdt family from?

You can see how Bergholdt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergholdt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergholdt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bergholdt family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergholdt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bergholdt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergholdt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bergholdt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Bergholdt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergholdt 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Bergholdt. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bergholdt. For the veterans among your Bergholdt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergholdt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Bergholdt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bergholdt in 1970 was 80, and 78 in 1999.

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