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Bertrand Family History

Bertrand Name Meaning

French Walloon and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the French personal name Bertrand a variant of Bertram coined by folk etymology under the influence of the present participle endings -and -ant.

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


Similar surnames: Bertran, Ferrand, Bertram, Beltran, Bertman, Barrand, Berland, Berton

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Where is the Bertrand family from?

You can see how Bertrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertrand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bertrand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2,041 Bertrand families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bertrand's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bertrand families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertrand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bertrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Mnagre were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bertrand. 16% of Bertrand men worked as a Cultivateur and 11% of Bertrand women worked as a Mnagre. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bertrand were Labourer and Revenue. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Journalier
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Mnagre
    11%
  • Servante
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Revenue
    7%
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Census Records

There are 88,000 census records available for the last name Bertrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertrand 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 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Bertrand. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10,000 military records available for the last name Bertrand. For the veterans among your Bertrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertrand lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bertrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bertrand in 1944 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

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