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Baerthel Family History

Baerthel 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: Barthel, Berthel, Bartel, Barthe, Bertel, Haertel, Bethel, Barthol

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Where is the Baerthel family from?

You can see how Baerthel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baerthel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baerthel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Baerthel families living in Iowa. This was about 64% of all the recorded Baerthel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Baerthel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Baerthel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baerthel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Baerthel. 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 56 military records available for the last name Baerthel. For the veterans among your Baerthel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baerthel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Baerthel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Baerthel in 1970 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baerthel 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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