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Barthomew Family History

Barthomew 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, Bartholow, Barthe, Bartow, Bartelme, Bartholf, Bartlow

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Where is the Barthomew family from?

You can see how Barthomew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barthomew family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barthomew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Barthomew families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Barthomew's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Barthomew families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Barthomew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barthomew 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Barthomew. 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 10 military records available for the last name Barthomew. For the veterans among your Barthomew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barthomew lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barthomew 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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