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Bertsche Family History

Bertsche Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bertsch.

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


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Where is the Bertsche family from?

You can see how Bertsche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertsche family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bertsche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Bertsche families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bertsche's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bertsche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertsche 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 Bertsche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bertsche. 36% of Bertsche men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bertsche women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bertsche were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    36%
  • Mechanic
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Bertsche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bertsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertsche 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Bertsche. 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 353 military records available for the last name Bertsche. For the veterans among your Bertsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertsche lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bertsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bertsche in 1955 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bertsche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertsche 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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