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Berthiaume Family History

Berthiaume Name Meaning

French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements berht ‘bright famous’ + helm ‘helmet’. The surname Berthiaume is very rare in France. Compare Barcomb Barkyoumb and Bercume .

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


Similar surnames: Bertram, Berteau, Bethune, Bernabe, Bertha, Lartigue, Dersham

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Where is the Berthiaume family from?

You can see how Berthiaume families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berthiaume family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berthiaume families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 22 Berthiaume families living in Rhode Island. This was about 37% of all the recorded Berthiaume's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Berthiaume families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berthiaume surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berthiaume ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berthiaume. 18% of Berthiaume men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Berthiaume women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berthiaume were Proprietor and Teacher. .

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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
    18%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Berthiaume. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Berthiaume. For the veterans among your Berthiaume ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berthiaume lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Berthiaume life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Berthiaume in 1945 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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