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Bertaux Family History

Bertaux 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: Berta, Breaux, Bernau, Berteau, Bertani, Bertram, Braun, Berman

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Where is the Bertaux family from?

You can see how Bertaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertaux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bertaux families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Bertaux families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bertaux's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Bertaux families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertaux 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 287 census records available for the last name Bertaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertaux 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Bertaux. 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 69 military records available for the last name Bertaux. For the veterans among your Bertaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertaux lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Bertaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bertaux in 1957 was 55, and 39 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertaux 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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