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Bertschy Family History

Bertschy Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Bertsche.

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


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Where is the Bertschy family from?

You can see how Bertschy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertschy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bertschy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Bertschy families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bertschy's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bertschy families in 1880.
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What did your Bertschy ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Farming
    36%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Fireman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Labratory Asst
    50%

What Bertschy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bertschy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertschy 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Bertschy. 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 220 military records available for the last name Bertschy. For the veterans among your Bertschy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertschy lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bertschy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Bertschy in 1957 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bertschy 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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