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Berger Family History
Berger Genealogy & Family TreeBerger is an English name from Cambridgeshire, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old German berg which means "hill" and referred to someone who lived near such a landmark. Alternately, it may come from the Old French bergier which means "shepherd." One of the earliest known ancestors--David Berger--was recorded in 1692. Roots for this name can also be found in France, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and in Hebrew.
Other spellings include "Burger," "Borger," "Bercher," "Berchere," "Berchar," "Berchair," and "Berchaire." Notable people with the surname include American Olympic athlete Samuel Berger (boxing), American actress Jenica Bergere (Frozen, Rat Race, Safety Not Guaranteed), and Guatemalan President Oscar Berger. The first Berger to come to America was Kornelis Reusner Berger in New York in 1709.
Berger Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Veronica Berger -- --, 1838 July 9, 1909 Schlesien
- Peter Berger -- --, 1750 December 0, 1820 Pennsylvania
- Marie Berger -- --, 1869 December 0, 1929
- Beatrice E. Berger -- --, 1913 December 3, 1973 Pennsylvania
- Emma Louise Berger -- --, 1868 December 4, 1963 Indiana
Berger Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Christine Berger -- --, 1524 December 0, 1574
- Jean Berger -- --, 1618 October 9, 1670
- Cherie Virginia Berger -- --, 1954 May 2, 2007 California
- Theodor Nathan Berger -- --, 1853 August 9, 1896
- Mary (Annie) Berger -- --, 1855 December 9, 1929
