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Bertwell Family History

Bertwell 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: Birdwell, Bardwell, Hartwell, Barnwell, Bortell, Burwell, Browell

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Where is the Bertwell family from?

You can see how Bertwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bertwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Bertwell families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Bertwell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bertwell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertwell 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 Bertwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bertwell. 30% of Bertwell men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Bertwell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bertwell were Manager 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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    46%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Stenographer
    28%

What Bertwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bertwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertwell 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Bertwell. 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 159 military records available for the last name Bertwell. For the veterans among your Bertwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertwell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bertwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bertwell in 1944 was 29, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bertwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertwell 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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