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Bertke Family History

Bertke Surname Meaning

North German: probably from a pet form of Berta.

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


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Where is the Bertke family from?

You can see how Bertke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bertke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bertke family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bertke's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bertke families in 1891.
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What did your Bertke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bertke. 29% of Bertke men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bertke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bertke were Owner and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Molder
    11%
  • Owner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bertke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertke 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Bertke. 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 349 military records available for the last name Bertke. For the veterans among your Bertke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertke lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Bertke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bertke in 1948 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertke 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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