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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
- Edwin William Berger -- --, 1914 January 18, 1971 Ohio
- Benjamin Berger -- --, 1837 March 13, 1904 Pennsylvania
- Rebecca Berger -- --, 1867 June 26, 1917 Victoria
- Maria Berger -- --, 1757 December 0, 1839 New Jersey
- Gertrude Berger -- --, 1830 February 26, 1867
Berger Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Kenneth Berger -- --, 1996 October 26, 1998
- Herbert Spencer Berger -- --, 1872 January 1, 1945 Kansas
- Mary Hellen Berger -- --, 1903 April 0, 1973 Kansas
- Margaretha Berger -- --, 1818 September 13, 1902
- Simon Berger -- --, 1798 December 27, 1858 Pennsylvania
