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Bertrom Family History

Bertrom 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, Berto, Beltram, Bergstrom, Bystrom, Bostrom, Westrom, Berton

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Where is the Bertrom family from?

You can see how Bertrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertrom family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bertrom families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 3 Bertrom families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bertrom's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Bertrom families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertrom 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 Bertrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bertrom. 34% of Bertrom men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Attendant
    23%

What Bertrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Bertrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertrom 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Bertrom. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bertrom. For the veterans among your Bertrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertrom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1977, in the United States, Bertrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bertrom in 1966 was 80, and 61 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bertrom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertrom 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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