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Bertcher Family History

Bertcher 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: Betcher, Bettcher, Birtcher, Becher, Letcher, Belcher, Bircher

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Where is the Bertcher family from?

You can see how Bertcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bertcher families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Bertcher family living in Hampshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bertcher's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Bertcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertcher 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 Bertcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bertcher. 46% of Bertcher men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • New Worker
    10%

What Bertcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Bertcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertcher 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Bertcher. 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 31 military records available for the last name Bertcher. For the veterans among your Bertcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertcher lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Bertcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bertcher in 1973 was 86, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bertcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertcher 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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