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Bertrem Family History

Bertrem 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: Bertram, Bertel, Beltram, Berte, Berres, Berchem, Bertran, Bertke

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Where is the Bertrem family from?

You can see how Bertrem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertrem family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bertrem families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 14 Bertrem families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bertrem's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Bertrem families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertrem 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 Bertrem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bertrem. 100% of Bertrem men worked as a Presser.

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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

  • Presser
    100%

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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Bertrem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertrem 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Bertrem. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bertrem. For the veterans among your Bertrem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertrem lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Bertrem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bertrem in 1970 was 53, and 53 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bertrem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertrem 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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