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Barthwell Family History

Barthwell 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: Bardwell, Hartwell, Barnwell, Bothwell, Sartwell, Bartell, Barthel

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Where is the Barthwell family from?

You can see how Barthwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barthwell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Barthwell family living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barthwell's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Barthwell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barthwell 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 Barthwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barthwell. 100% of Barthwell men worked as a Miner and 100% of Barthwell women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Barthwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Barthwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barthwell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Barthwell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Barthwell. For the veterans among your Barthwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barthwell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Barthwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Barthwell in 1967 was 83, and 49 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barthwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barthwell 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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