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Bertran Family History

Bertran Surname Meaning

French Occitan and Catalan: variant of Bertram or Bertrand.

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


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Where is the Bertran family from?

You can see how Bertran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bertran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 50 Bertran families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bertran's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bertran families in 1911.
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What did your Bertran ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bertran. 100% of Bertran men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bertran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertran 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bertran. 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 394 military records available for the last name Bertran. For the veterans among your Bertran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertran lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bertran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bertran in 1963 was 85, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertran 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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