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Berthay Family History

Berthay 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: Bertha, Bertram, Berta, Bentham, Bethany, Beetham, Bernthal, Bertman

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Where is the Berthay family from?

You can see how Berthay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berthay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berthay family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Berthay's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Berthay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berthay 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 49 census records available for the last name Berthay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berthay 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Berthay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Berthay. For the veterans among your Berthay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berthay lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Berthay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Berthay in 1983 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berthay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berthay 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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