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Bartenow Family History

Bartenow Surname 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: Bartow, Bartlow, Barthlow, Barten, Barrow, Garten, Barlow, Bartel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bartenow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Bartenow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bartenow 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bartenow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Bartenow. For the veterans among your Bartenow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bartenow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Bartenow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bartenow in 1971 was 72, and 89 in 1983.

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