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Bergenthal Family History

Bergenthal 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: Bernthal, Mergenthaler, Blumenthal, Bergendahl, Leventhal, Felsenthal

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Where is the Bergenthal family from?

You can see how Bergenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergenthal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bergenthal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bergenthal families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bergenthal's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bergenthal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergenthal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bergenthal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bergenthal. 100% of Bergenthal men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bergenthal women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Bergenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergenthal 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Bergenthal. 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 106 military records available for the last name Bergenthal. For the veterans among your Bergenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergenthal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bergenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bergenthal in 1963 was 88, and 78 in 2003.

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