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Bartas Family History

Bartas 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: Barlas, Barbas, Bartos, Barras, Barta, Bartus, Barnas, Bargas, Barts

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Where is the Bartas family from?

You can see how Bartas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bartas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bartas families were found in USA in 1920. There were 13 Bartas families living in Perthshire, which was the highest population of Bartas families in 1851 in Scotland.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bartas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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What did your Bartas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bartas. 26% of Bartas men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bartas women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bartas were Salesman and Xray Room Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Xray Room Worker
    34%

What Bartas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Bartas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bartas 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Bartas. 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 103 military records available for the last name Bartas. For the veterans among your Bartas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bartas lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bartas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bartas in 1959 was 46, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bartas 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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