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Bertram Name Meaning

German English (mainly in southeastern Scotland of Norman origin) French and Danish: from the ancient Germanic personal name Bertram composed of the elements berht ‘bright famous’ + hramn ‘raven’. The raven was the bird of Odin king of the gods in ancient Germanic mythology. The personal name was common in France throughout the Middle Ages (especially in the form Bertrand ) where its popularity was increased by the fame of the troubadour Bertrand de Born (c. 1140–1214). The name was taken to England by the Normans in the forms Bertran(d) Bertram and Bartram.

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


Similar surnames: Beltram, Beltrami, Beltran, Berry, Berta, Bertran, Bartram, Berteau

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Where is the Bertram family from?

You can see how Bertram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertram family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bertram families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 121 Bertram families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Bertram's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bertram families in 1911.
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What did your Bertram ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bertram. 38% of Bertram men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Bertram women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bertram were Machinist and Nurse. .

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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
    38%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Cultivateur
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Secretary Clerk
    29%
  • Nurse
    29%
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Census Records

There are 74,000 census records available for the last name Bertram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertram 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 Bertram. 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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There are 18,000 military records available for the last name Bertram. For the veterans among your Bertram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertram lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Bertram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Bertram in 1946 was 26, and 74 in 2004.

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