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Bertch Name Meaning

Altered form of German Bertsch .

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


Similar surnames: Bersch, Bartch, Burtch, Dortch, Bench, Partch, Borsch, Burich, Berth

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Where is the Bertch family from?

You can see how Bertch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bertch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Bertch families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bertch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bertch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bertch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bertch. 100% of Bertch 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bertch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertch 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Bertch. 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 536 military records available for the last name Bertch. For the veterans among your Bertch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertch lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bertch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bertch in 1958 was 58, and 61 in 2004.

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