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Berweger Family History

Berweger 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: Berger, Beringer, Breger, Berwanger, Braeger, Bergener, Brieger

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Where is the Berweger family from?

You can see how Berweger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berweger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Berweger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Berweger family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Berweger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Berweger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berweger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berweger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berweger. 100% of Berweger men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Berweger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berweger 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Berweger. 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 20 military records available for the last name Berweger. For the veterans among your Berweger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berweger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Berweger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Berweger in 1963 was 63, and 63 in 2002.

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