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Bertsh Family History

Bertsh 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: Berish, Bertsch, Berth, Bertch, Brush, Beets, Bergh, Berto, Borth

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Where is the Bertsh family from?

You can see how Bertsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertsh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bertsh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bertsh family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bertsh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bertsh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertsh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Bertsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertsh 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bertsh. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bertsh. For the veterans among your Bertsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertsh lifespan?

Average Bertsh life expectancy in 1973 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertsh 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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