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Bertholf Family History

Bertholf Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Berhtwulf composed of the elements berht ‘bright famous’ + wolf ‘wolf’.

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


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Where is the Bertholf family from?

You can see how Bertholf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertholf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bertholf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 21 Bertholf families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Bertholf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bertholf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertholf 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 Bertholf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bertholf. 27% of Bertholf men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Bertholf women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bertholf were Salesman and House Keeper.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • House Keeper
    13%

What Bertholf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bertholf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertholf 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Bertholf. 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 809 military records available for the last name Bertholf. For the veterans among your Bertholf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertholf lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Bertholf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bertholf in 1946 was 34, and 54 in 2004.

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