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Bertheau Family History

Bertheau 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: Berteau, Barteau, Bertha, Bethea, Berthel, Bertram, Buteau, Barbeau

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Where is the Bertheau family from?

You can see how Bertheau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertheau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bertheau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Bertheau families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bertheau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bertheau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertheau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bertheau ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bertheau ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Bertheau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertheau 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Bertheau. 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 166 military records available for the last name Bertheau. For the veterans among your Bertheau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertheau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Bertheau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bertheau in 1964 was 82, and 70 in 2000.

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