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Bertrim Family History

Bertrim 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, Beltram, Berti, Berrio, Berrie, Bertran, Bartram, Bertin

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Where is the Bertrim family from?

You can see how Bertrim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertrim family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bertrim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bertrim family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Bertrim's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bertrim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertrim 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 Bertrim ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bertrim. 57% of Bertrim 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 1921

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Blacksmith
    13%

What Bertrim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Bertrim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertrim 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Bertrim. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bertrim. For the veterans among your Bertrim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertrim lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Bertrim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bertrim in 1977 was 75, and 50 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bertrim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertrim 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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