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Bartlem Family History

Bartlem 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, Bartle, Bartles, Hartley, Barley, Bartel, Battle, Barthe

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Where is the Bartlem family from?

You can see how Bartlem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bartlem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bartlem families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Bartlem families living in Staffordshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Bartlem's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bartlem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bartlem 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 Bartlem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bartlem. 100% of Bartlem women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bartlem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bartlem 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Bartlem. 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 108 military records available for the last name Bartlem. For the veterans among your Bartlem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bartlem lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1988, in the United States, Bartlem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bartlem in 1958 was 33, and 90 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bartlem 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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