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Bertrang Family History

Bertrang 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: Bertran, Bertrand, Bertram, Beltran, Bertman, Berrong, Bertling

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Where is the Bertrang family from?

You can see how Bertrang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertrang family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bertrang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bertrang families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bertrang's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bertrang families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertrang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bertrang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Landling Eggs were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bertrang. 64% of Bertrang men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bertrang women worked as a Landling Eggs. .

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Enlisted Man
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Landling Eggs
    100%
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Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Bertrang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertrang 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Bertrang. 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 187 military records available for the last name Bertrang. For the veterans among your Bertrang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertrang lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bertrang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bertrang in 1959 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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