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Bergstrasser Family History

Bergstrasser 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: Bergstresser, Berkstresser, Strasser, Burgstahler, Hochstrasser

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Where is the Bergstrasser family from?

You can see how Bergstrasser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergstrasser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bergstrasser families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Bergstrasser families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergstrasser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bergstrasser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergstrasser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bergstrasser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bergstrasser. 31% of Bergstrasser men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
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What Bergstrasser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Bergstrasser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergstrasser 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Bergstrasser. 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 304 military records available for the last name Bergstrasser. For the veterans among your Bergstrasser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergstrasser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bergstrasser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bergstrasser in 1963 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

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