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Bertil Family History

Bertil 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: Bertel, Berti, Bertin, Berlin, Bartel, Bergin, Berto, Fertig, Berta

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Where is the Bertil family from?

You can see how Bertil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertil family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bertil families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bertil family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bertil's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bertil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertil 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 32 census records available for the last name Bertil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertil 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Bertil. 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 24 military records available for the last name Bertil. For the veterans among your Bertil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertil lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1990, in the United States, Bertil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bertil in 1987 was 67, and 38 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertil 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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