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Bertelli Family History

Bertelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of a pet form of the personal name Berto.

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


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Where is the Bertelli family from?

You can see how Bertelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertelli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bertelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Bertelli families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bertelli's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Bertelli families in 1911.
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What did your Bertelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Box Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bertelli. 36% of Bertelli men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bertelli women worked as a Box Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bertelli were Gardener and Bench Hand.

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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
    36%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Gardener
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Box Stitcher
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Bench Hand
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bertelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertelli 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bertelli. 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 263 military records available for the last name Bertelli. For the veterans among your Bertelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertelli lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bertelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bertelli in 1957 was 61, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertelli 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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