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Bertling Family History

Bertling Surname Meaning

German:: patronymic from Berthold. habitational name from Bertlingen in Westphalia.

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


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Where is the Bertling family from?

You can see how Bertling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bertling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Bertling families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bertling's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Bertling families in 1911.
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What did your Bertling ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bertling. 100% of Bertling women worked as a 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bertling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertling 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Bertling. 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 653 military records available for the last name Bertling. For the veterans among your Bertling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertling lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bertling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bertling in 1956 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertling 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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