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Bertleson Family History

Bertleson 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: Bartleson, Kettleson, Burleson, Bertelson, Bergeson, Belson

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Where is the Bertleson family from?

You can see how Bertleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertleson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bertleson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Bertleson families living in Iowa. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bertleson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bertleson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertleson 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 Bertleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bertleson. 40% of Bertleson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bertleson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bertleson were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Bertleson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Bertleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertleson 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Bertleson. 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 37 military records available for the last name Bertleson. For the veterans among your Bertleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertleson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bertleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bertleson in 1967 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertleson 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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