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Origins of the Bertley surname

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About the Bertleys

We have a total number of 590 records for people with the last name Bertley.

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Where do most Bertleys live?

In 1921, most Bertleys lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Bertleys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 435 records for the Bertley surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Bertleys most likely to marry?

Aughstins

&

Knoleses

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bertleys.

What are the most common Bertley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bertleys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bertleys in 1921
Dress Maker

3

Cotton Winder

2

Dressmaker

2

Fund Holder

2

General Servant

2

Common Male occupations for Bertleys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

7

Carter

5

College Servant

5

Bricklayer

3

General Labourer

3

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