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Bertler Family History

Bertler 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: Betler, Beutler, Gertler, Beitler, Bentler, Hertler, Berstler, Berner

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Where is the Bertler family from?

You can see how Bertler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bertler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 27 Bertler families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Bertler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bertler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertler 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 Bertler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bertler. 25% of Bertler men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Bertler women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bertler were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%

What Bertler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bertler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertler 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Bertler. 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 133 military records available for the last name Bertler. For the veterans among your Bertler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Bertler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bertler in 1966 was 79, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertler 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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