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Berthoff Family History

Berthoff 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: Bertholf, Berghoff, Kerkhoff, Berthold, Westhoff, Benshoff, Heithoff

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Where is the Berthoff family from?

You can see how Berthoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berthoff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Berthoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Berthoff families living in Iowa. This was about 53% of all the recorded Berthoff's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Berthoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berthoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berthoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berthoff. 60% of Berthoff men worked as a Cabinet Maker. .

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Berthoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berthoff 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Berthoff. 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 55 military records available for the last name Berthoff. For the veterans among your Berthoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berthoff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Berthoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Berthoff in 1967 was 69, and 71 in 2003.

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