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Bertach Family History

Bertach Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bertsch, Bertch, Brach, Beach, Betlach, Berta, Gerlach, Berch

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Where is the Bertach family from?

You can see how Bertach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bertach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bertach families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bertach's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Bertach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertach 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 Bertach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bertach. 34% of Bertach men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Bertach women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bertach were Farm Laborer and Servant. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Servant
    20%
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What Bertach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Bertach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertach 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Bertach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Bertach. For the veterans among your Bertach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertach lifespan?

Average Bertach life expectancy in 1980 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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