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Bergon Family History

Bergon 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, Bergin, Bergo, Bergan, Beron, Berton, Berson, Bergson, Burgon

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Where is the Bergon family from?

You can see how Bergon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bergon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Bergon families living in Louisiana. This was about 64% of all the recorded Bergon's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bergon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bergon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergon. 31% of Bergon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bergon women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bergon were Clerk and Nurse. .

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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
    31%
  • Janitor
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bergon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergon 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Bergon. 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 127 military records available for the last name Bergon. For the veterans among your Bergon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bergon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bergon in 1961 was 73, and 94 in 2004.

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