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Berthel Family History

Berthel Surname Meaning

German and Danish: from a variant of the personal name Bertel. This surname is also found in France (mainly Lorraine).

Altered form of Swedish Bertell or Bertel.

French: variant of Bertel.

3 and See also 1 above.

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


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Where is the Berthel family from?

You can see how Berthel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berthel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Berthel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Berthel families living in Warwickshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Berthel's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Berthel families in 1891.
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What did your Berthel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Berthel. 100% of Berthel 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Berthel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berthel 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 539 immigration records available for the last name Berthel. 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 442 military records available for the last name Berthel. For the veterans among your Berthel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berthel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Berthel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Berthel in 1961 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berthel 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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