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Berten Family History

Berten 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: Bergen, Betten, Bertel, Berte, Berven, Gerten, Berton, Merten, Berken

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Where is the Berten family from?

You can see how Berten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berten family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Berten families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berten families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berten. 42% of Berten men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Berten women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berten 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Berten. 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 667 military records available for the last name Berten. For the veterans among your Berten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berten lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Berten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Berten in 1958 was 57, and 95 in 2003.

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