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Bertsch Family History

Bertsch Surname Meaning

German (Alemannic and Swabian): from an Alemannic pet form of the personal name Berthold.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bertsch family from?

You can see how Bertsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bertsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bertsch families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bertsch's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Bertsch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertsch 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 Bertsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bertsch. 25% of Bertsch men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Bertsch women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bertsch were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

What Bertsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Bertsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertsch 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bertsch. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Bertsch. For the veterans among your Bertsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertsch lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Bertsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bertsch in 1948 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bertsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertsch 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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