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Bertenshaw Family History

Bertenshaw Surname Meaning

English (Cheshire and Lancashire): variant of Burkinshaw. Compare Burtenshaw.

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


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Where is the Bertenshaw family from?

You can see how Bertenshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertenshaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bertenshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 170 Bertenshaw families living in Lancashire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Bertenshaw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bertenshaw families in 1891.
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What did your Bertenshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bertenshaw. 60% of Bertenshaw men worked as an Insurance Agent and 100% of Bertenshaw 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Insurance Agent
    60%
  • General Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bertenshaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bertenshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertenshaw 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 552 immigration records available for the last name Bertenshaw. 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 246 military records available for the last name Bertenshaw. For the veterans among your Bertenshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertenshaw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bertenshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bertenshaw in 1963 was 78, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bertenshaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertenshaw 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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