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Barthelmy Family History

Barthelmy 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: Barthelemy, Bartelme, Barthelmes, Barthel, Barthels, Bartel, Barthe

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Where is the Barthelmy family from?

You can see how Barthelmy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barthelmy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Barthelmy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Barthelmy family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Barthelmy's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Barthelmy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barthelmy 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 Barthelmy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barthelmy. 37% of Barthelmy men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Barthelmy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Barthelmy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barthelmy 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Barthelmy. 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 58 military records available for the last name Barthelmy. For the veterans among your Barthelmy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barthelmy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Barthelmy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Barthelmy in 1963 was 70, and 42 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barthelmy 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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