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Bartholomen Family History

Bartholomen 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: Bartholomew, Bartholomay, Bartolome, Bartolomeo, Bartolomei

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Where is the Bartholomen family from?

You can see how Bartholomen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bartholomen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bartholomen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Bartholomen families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bartholomen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bartholomen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bartholomen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Bartholomen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bartholomen. 21% of Bartholomen men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Bartholomen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bartholomen were Machinist and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Maid
    12%

What Bartholomen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bartholomen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bartholomen 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Bartholomen. 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 280 military records available for the last name Bartholomen. For the veterans among your Bartholomen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bartholomen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Bartholomen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bartholomen in 1972 was 75, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bartholomen 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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