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Barten Family History

Barten Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: patronymic from the personal name Bart.

As a Dutch name it is also known as a metronymic from veren Barten ‘lady Barta’.

English (Kent): variant of Barton or Bertin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Barten family from?

You can see how Barten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 57 Barten families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Barten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barten families in 1891.
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What did your Barten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barten. 100% of Barten men worked as a Bank Clerk and 92% of Barten 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%

What Barten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Barten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barten 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 Barten. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Barten. For the veterans among your Barten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barten lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Barten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Barten in 1962 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barten 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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