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Berth Family History

Berth Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bert.

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


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Where is the Berth family from?

You can see how Berth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Berth families living in Cheshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Berth's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Berth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berth 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 Berth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Dock Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Berth. 100% of Berth men worked as a General Dock Labourer Heavy Worker and 58% of Berth 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

  • General Dock Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%
  • Domestic Duties
    15%
  • Domestic Servant
    15%

What Berth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Berth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berth 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Berth. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Berth. For the veterans among your Berth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berth lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Berth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Berth in 1951 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berth 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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