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Bertelsman Family History

Bertelsman 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: Bertelsen, Bertelson, Engelsman, Oberhelman, Perelman, Bertels

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Where is the Bertelsman family from?

You can see how Bertelsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertelsman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bertelsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Bertelsman families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bertelsman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bertelsman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertelsman 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 Bertelsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bertelsman. 39% of Bertelsman men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Bertelsman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bertelsman were Plasterer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Caddy
    16%
  • Plasterer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Bertelsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Bertelsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertelsman 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bertelsman. 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 163 military records available for the last name Bertelsman. For the veterans among your Bertelsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertelsman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bertelsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bertelsman in 1962 was 74, and 20 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bertelsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertelsman 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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