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Bertalan Family History

Bertalan 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: Bertman, Bertran, Bertola, Berlin, Bertram, Balan, Berman, Berland

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Where is the Bertalan family from?

You can see how Bertalan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertalan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bertalan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Bertalan families living in Ohio. This was about 17% of all the recorded Bertalan's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Bertalan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertalan 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 Bertalan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dial Painter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bertalan. 45% of Bertalan men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bertalan women worked as a Dial Painter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bertalan were Machinist and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dial Painter
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Bertalan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Bertalan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertalan 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 533 immigration records available for the last name Bertalan. 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 631 military records available for the last name Bertalan. For the veterans among your Bertalan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertalan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bertalan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bertalan in 1963 was 87, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bertalan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertalan 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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