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Bertschinger Family History

Bertschinger 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: Betsinger, Barshinger, Beringer, Buchinger, Bettinger, Persinger

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Where is the Bertschinger family from?

You can see how Bertschinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertschinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bertschinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Bertschinger families living in Middlesex. This was about 64% of all the recorded Bertschinger's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Bertschinger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertschinger 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 Bertschinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Silk Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bertschinger. 100% of Bertschinger men worked as a Silk Merchant and 100% of Bertschinger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Silk Merchant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bertschinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bertschinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertschinger 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Bertschinger. 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 295 military records available for the last name Bertschinger. For the veterans among your Bertschinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertschinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bertschinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bertschinger in 1962 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertschinger 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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