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Berthelsen Family History

Berthelsen Surname Meaning

Danish and Norwegian: variant of Bertelsen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Berthelsen family from?

You can see how Berthelsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berthelsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Berthelsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Berthelsen families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Berthelsen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Berthelsen families in 1891.
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What did your Berthelsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berthelsen. 20% of Berthelsen men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Berthelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berthelsen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Berthelsen. 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 279 military records available for the last name Berthelsen. For the veterans among your Berthelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berthelsen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Berthelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Berthelsen in 1949 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berthelsen 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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