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Bergtold Family History

Bergtold 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: Bergthold, Bergold, Bergholz, Berthold, Bertoli, Bergfeld, Bechtold

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Where is the Bergtold family from?

You can see how Bergtold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergtold family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bergtold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Bergtold families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bergtold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bergtold families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergtold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bergtold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergtold. 43% of Bergtold men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Bergtold women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Bergtold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergtold 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Bergtold. 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 115 military records available for the last name Bergtold. For the veterans among your Bergtold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergtold lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bergtold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bergtold in 1964 was 66, and 68 in 2004.

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