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Berther Family History

Berther 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: Werther, Berthel, Berner, Berger, Becher, Esther, Belcher, Feather

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Where is the Berther family from?

You can see how Berther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Berther families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 12 Berther families living in Louisiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Berther's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Berther families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berther. 43% of Berther men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Berther women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berther were Foreman and Maid. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berther 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Berther. 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 89 military records available for the last name Berther. For the veterans among your Berther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berther lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Berther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Berther in 1966 was 64, and 99 in 2001.

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