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Bertra Family History

Bertra 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: Bertram, Berta, Berra, Bertran, Bertha, Berry, Serra, Borra, Barra

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Where is the Bertra family from?

You can see how Bertra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bertra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Bertra families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bertra's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bertra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertra 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 Bertra ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Institutrice was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bertra. 100% of Bertra women worked as an Institutrice.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    100%

What Bertra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Bertra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertra 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bertra. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bertra. For the veterans among your Bertra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertra lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Bertra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bertra in 1985 was 75, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bertra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertra 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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