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Bertelsen Family History

Bertelsen Surname Meaning

Norwegian, Danish, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Bertel, a pet form of Berthold.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bertelsen family from?

You can see how Bertelsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertelsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bertelsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bertelsen family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bertelsen's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Bertelsen families in 1891.
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What did your Bertelsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bertelsen. 100% of Bertelsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bertelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertelsen 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Bertelsen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bertelsen. For the veterans among your Bertelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertelsen lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bertelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bertelsen in 1944 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bertelsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertelsen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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