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Berter Family History

Berter Surname 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: Berner, Berger, Bester, Better, Belter, Barter, Benter, Bertel, Berte

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Where is the Berter family from?

You can see how Berter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berter families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Berter family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Berter's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Berter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Berter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berter. 30% of Berter men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Berter women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berter were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Berter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berter 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Berter. 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 151 military records available for the last name Berter. For the veterans among your Berter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Berter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Berter in 1964 was 79, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berter 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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