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Bertek Family History

Bertek 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: Bartek, Bertel, Berte, Berner, Berger, Berke, Petek, Berley, Bezdek

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Where is the Bertek family from?

You can see how Bertek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bertek families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bertek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bertek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertek 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 128 census records available for the last name Bertek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertek 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Bertek. 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 47 military records available for the last name Bertek. For the veterans among your Bertek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertek lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Bertek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bertek in 1977 was 71, and 30 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertek 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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