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Bertges Family History

Bertges 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: Berges, Berger, Borges, Berge, Bergen, Berkes, Verges, Bestgen

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Where is the Bertges family from?

You can see how Bertges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertges family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bertges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Bertges families living in New York. This was about 81% of all the recorded Bertges's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bertges families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertges 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 Bertges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bertges. 60% of Bertges men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bertges women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Chauffeur
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Bertges family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Bertges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertges 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Bertges. 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 153 military records available for the last name Bertges. For the veterans among your Bertges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertges lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bertges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bertges in 1962 was 60, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertges 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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