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Barthelt Family History

Barthelt 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: Barthel, Barthels, Bartelt, Bartel, Barthe, Berthelot, Bartholf

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Where is the Barthelt family from?

You can see how Barthelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barthelt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barthelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Barthelt families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Barthelt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Barthelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barthelt 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 226 census records available for the last name Barthelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barthelt 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Barthelt. 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 28 military records available for the last name Barthelt. For the veterans among your Barthelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barthelt lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1988, in the United States, Barthelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Barthelt in 1981 was 65, and 72 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barthelt 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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