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Berstler Name Meaning

German: probably a variant of Brest with agent derivative -ler indicating activity.

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


Similar surnames: Werstler, Bessler, Beisler, Bartley, Bruster, Betker, Beisner

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Where is the Berstler family from?

You can see how Berstler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berstler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berstler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Berstler families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Berstler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Berstler families in 1911.
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What did your Berstler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berstler. 40% of Berstler men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Berstler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berstler were Inspector and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Inspector
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    45%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berstler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berstler 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Berstler. 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 395 military records available for the last name Berstler. For the veterans among your Berstler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berstler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Berstler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Berstler in 1962 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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