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Bertelin Family History

Bertelin 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: Berlin, Bergevin, Berezin, Bertoli, Bertels, Bertel, Berglin

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Where is the Bertelin family from?

You can see how Bertelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertelin family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Bertelin family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bertelin's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Bertelin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertelin 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 19 census records available for the last name Bertelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertelin 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bertelin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bertelin. For the veterans among your Bertelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertelin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Bertelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bertelin in 1967 was 61, and 77 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertelin 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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