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Berteaux Family History

Berteaux 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: Berteau, Breaux, Bordeaux, Barteau, Bertram, Buteau, Barbeau, Belleau

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Where is the Berteaux family from?

You can see how Berteaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berteaux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berteaux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Berteaux families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Berteaux's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berteaux families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berteaux 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 Berteaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berteaux. 34% of Berteaux men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Berteaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berteaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berteaux 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Berteaux. 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 86 military records available for the last name Berteaux. For the veterans among your Berteaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berteaux lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Berteaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Berteaux in 1955 was 49, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berteaux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berteaux 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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