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Bartelsmeyer Family History

Bartelsmeyer 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: Priesmeyer, Bartelme, Berkemeyer, Bredemeyer, Katzenmeyer, Bartley

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Where is the Bartelsmeyer family from?

You can see how Bartelsmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bartelsmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bartelsmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Bartelsmeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bartelsmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bartelsmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bartelsmeyer 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 Bartelsmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bartelsmeyer. 100% of Bartelsmeyer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bartelsmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Bartelsmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bartelsmeyer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bartelsmeyer. 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 35 military records available for the last name Bartelsmeyer. For the veterans among your Bartelsmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bartelsmeyer lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2001, in the United States, Bartelsmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bartelsmeyer in 1942 was 36, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bartelsmeyer 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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