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Bertholet Family History

Bertholet 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: Bertolet, Berthold, Berthelot, Bertholf, Bergholz, Bertoli, Berghorst

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Where is the Bertholet family from?

You can see how Bertholet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bertholet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bertholet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bertholet families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bertholet's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bertholet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bertholet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bertholet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chef and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bertholet. 100% of Bertholet men worked as a Chef and 100% of Bertholet women worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Chef
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Bertholet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bertholet 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Bertholet. 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 148 military records available for the last name Bertholet. For the veterans among your Bertholet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bertholet lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bertholet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bertholet in 1952 was 62, and 67 in 2004.

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