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Bertier Family History

Bertier 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: Berrier, Bernier, Bercier, Berner, Berger, Verdier, Ferrier, Bester

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Where is the Bertier family from?

You can see how Bertier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bertier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bertier families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bertier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bertier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertier 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 Bertier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fouilleur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bertier. 100% of Bertier men worked as a Fouilleur and 100% of Bertier women worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Fouilleur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Bertier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Bertier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertier 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Bertier. 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 93 military records available for the last name Bertier. For the veterans among your Bertier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bertier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bertier in 1967 was 72, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bertier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertier 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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