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Barthelow Family History

Barthelow 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: Bartholow, Barthlow, Berthelot, Bartlow, Barthel, Barthels

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Where is the Barthelow family from?

You can see how Barthelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barthelow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Barthelow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Barthelow families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barthelow's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Barthelow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barthelow 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 Barthelow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barthelow. 43% of Barthelow men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Barthelow women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barthelow were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Barthelow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Barthelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barthelow 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Barthelow. 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 118 military records available for the last name Barthelow. For the veterans among your Barthelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barthelow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Barthelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Barthelow in 1965 was 67, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barthelow 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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