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Barters Family History

Barters 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: Barter, Bartels, Arters, Warters, Barnes, Barber, Carter, Barker

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Where is the Barters family from?

You can see how Barters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Barters family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Barters's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barters. 40% of Barters men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

What Barters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Barters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barters 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Barters. 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 160 military records available for the last name Barters. For the veterans among your Barters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barters lifespan?

Between 1946 and 1983, in the United States, Barters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Barters in 1946 was 46, and 55 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barters

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barters ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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