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Bertella Family History

Bertella 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: Bertelli, Portella, Perella, Bortell, Bertels, Bertel, Perrella

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Where is the Bertella family from?

You can see how Bertella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bertella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bertella families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bertella's in USA. California had the highest population of Bertella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bertella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bertella. 22% of Bertella men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    22%
  • Operator
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Bertella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertella 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Bertella. 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 49 military records available for the last name Bertella. For the veterans among your Bertella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertella lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bertella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bertella in 1964 was 63, and 93 in 2003.

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