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Bertis Family History

Bertis 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: Bettis, Berti, Kertis, Bertin, Burtis, Boris, Berlin, Curtis, Beets

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Where is the Bertis family from?

You can see how Bertis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bertis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bertis families living in Georgia. This was about 62% of all the recorded Bertis's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Bertis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bertis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Bertis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertis 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Bertis. 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 74 military records available for the last name Bertis. For the veterans among your Bertis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bertis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bertis in 1964 was 71, and 63 in 2004.

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