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Berts Family History

Berts 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: Beets, Berto, Berta, Bert, Betts, Burts, Berns, Berti, Beres, Berte

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Where is the Berts family from?

You can see how Berts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Berts families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Berts's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Berts families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berts 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 Berts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berts. 36% of Berts men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Berts women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berts were Proprietor 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
    36%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Saleslady
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Servant
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Berts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berts 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Berts. 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 549 military records available for the last name Berts. For the veterans among your Berts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berts lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Berts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Berts in 1966 was 62, and 73 in 2001.

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