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Bertels Name Meaning

German and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Bertel .

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


Similar surnames: Bertel, Mertens, Bartels, Ertel, Hertel, Bartel, Bertelsen, Berges

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Where is the Bertels family from?

You can see how Bertels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bertels families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bertels families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Bertels's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Bertels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bertels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bertels. 38% of Bertels men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Bertels women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bertels were Farm Laborer and Waitress. .

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    46%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Nurse
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bertels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertels 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Bertels. 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 439 military records available for the last name Bertels. For the veterans among your Bertels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertels lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bertels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Bertels in 1962 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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