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Bertolf Family History

Bertolf 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: Bertoli, Bertholf, Bertola, Berto, Berthold, Bertolet, Bertels

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Where is the Bertolf family from?

You can see how Bertolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertolf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bertolf families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Bertolf family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bertolf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bertolf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertolf 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 Bertolf ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Nursery Man
    100%

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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Bertolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertolf 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Bertolf. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bertolf. For the veterans among your Bertolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertolf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Bertolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Bertolf in 1964 was 80, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertolf 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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