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Bertao Family History

Bertao 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: Berto, Berta, Bertram, Berman, Bera, Berka, Bergo, Beran, Bernat

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Where is the Bertao family from?

You can see how Bertao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bertao families living in California. This was about 21% of all the recorded Bertao's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Bertao families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertao 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 Bertao ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bertao. 60% of Bertao 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
    60%
  • Milker
    40%

What Bertao family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Bertao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertao 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Bertao. 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 35 military records available for the last name Bertao. For the veterans among your Bertao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertao lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bertao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bertao in 1967 was 81, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bertao

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertao 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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