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Bertlett Family History

Bertlett 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: Bartlett, Berrett, Bertolet, Barlett, Bernett, Bartlette, Burtnett

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Where is the Bertlett family from?

You can see how Bertlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bertlett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 33 Bertlett families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Bertlett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bertlett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertlett 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 Bertlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bertlett. 32% of Bertlett men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bertlett women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bertlett were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Beauty Operator
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Bertlett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bertlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertlett 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Bertlett. 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 69 military records available for the last name Bertlett. For the veterans among your Bertlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertlett lifespan?

Average Bertlett life expectancy in 1997 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertlett 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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