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Bertness Family History

Bertness 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: Burtness, Bartness, Barsness, Bertels, Bartmess, Hartness, Burness

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Where is the Bertness family from?

You can see how Bertness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertness family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bertness families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bertness families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bertness's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bertness families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertness 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 Bertness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bertness. 100% of Bertness men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Bertness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Bertness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertness 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bertness. 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 69 military records available for the last name Bertness. For the veterans among your Bertness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertness lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Bertness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bertness in 1961 was 54, and 51 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertness 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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