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Berthel Family History

Berthel Name Meaning

German and Danish: from a variant of the personal name Bertel This surname is also found in France (mainly Lorraine). Altered form of Swedish Bertell or Bertel French: variant of Bertel 3 and See also 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bertel, Barthel, Bertels, Barthol, Mertel, Barthels, Werther, Bergner

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Where is the Berthel family from?

You can see how Berthel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berthel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Berthel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Berthel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Berthel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Berthel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berthel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berthel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berthel. 16% of Berthel men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Berthel women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berthel were Fireman and Clerk. .

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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
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Fireman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Nurse
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Berthel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berthel 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 539 immigration records available for the last name Berthel. 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 442 military records available for the last name Berthel. For the veterans among your Berthel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berthel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Berthel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Berthel in 1961 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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