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Bartenstein Family History

Bartenstein 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: Hartenstein, Hertenstein, Borenstein, Bernstein, Falkenstein

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Where is the Bartenstein family from?

You can see how Bartenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bartenstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bartenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bartenstein families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bartenstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bartenstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bartenstein 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 Bartenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bartenstein. 72% of Bartenstein men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Bartenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 924 census records available for the last name Bartenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bartenstein 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Bartenstein. 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 543 military records available for the last name Bartenstein. For the veterans among your Bartenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bartenstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bartenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bartenstein in 1962 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bartenstein 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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