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Barthley Family History

Barthley 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: Bartley, Hartley, Barley, Barthe, Bardsley, Bartle, Gartley, Batley

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Where is the Barthley family from?

You can see how Barthley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barthley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Barthley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Barthley families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Barthley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Barthley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barthley 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 126 census records available for the last name Barthley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barthley 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 Barthley. 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 12 military records available for the last name Barthley. For the veterans among your Barthley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barthley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Barthley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Barthley in 1964 was 58, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barthley 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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