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Bergnes Family History

Bergnes 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: Berges, Bergner, Berner, Barnes, Berger, Borges, Berge, Bergen

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Where is the Bergnes family from?

You can see how Bergnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Bergnes families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1920 there was 1 Bergnes family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergnes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bergnes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergnes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bergnes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Bergnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergnes 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Bergnes. 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 102 military records available for the last name Bergnes. For the veterans among your Bergnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergnes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bergnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bergnes in 1966 was 85, and 64 in 2003.

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