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Barty Family History

Barty Surname Meaning

from a diminutive of the personal name Bartholomew.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Barty family from?

You can see how Barty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Barty families living in Kent. This was about 22% of all the recorded Barty's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Barty families in 1891.
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What did your Barty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Traveller and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barty. 34% of Barty men worked as a Traveller and 80% of Barty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barty were Licensed Victualler and Shorthand Typist.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Traveller
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Licensed Victualler
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • House Duties (unpaid)
    6%
  • House Duties
    6%
  • Shorthand Typist
    6%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Barty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barty 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Barty. 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 662 military records available for the last name Barty. For the veterans among your Barty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barty lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Barty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Barty in 1961 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barty 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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