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Bertilsen Family History

Bertilsen 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: Bertelsen, Bertelson, Berthelsen, Bertolet, Bertels, Ketelsen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertilsen 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 67 census records available for the last name Bertilsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertilsen 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Bertilsen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bertilsen. For the veterans among your Bertilsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertilsen lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1989, in the United States, Bertilsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bertilsen in 1986 was 42, and 84 in 1989.

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