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Bartlam Family History

Bartlam Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin perhaps from a reduced form of Bartlemew or Bartlemy see Bartholomew.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bartlam family from?

You can see how Bartlam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bartlam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bartlam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 123 Bartlam families living in Warwickshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bartlam's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bartlam families in 1891.
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What did your Bartlam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bartlam. 20% of Bartlam men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 69% of Bartlam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bartlam were Motor Driver and Private Means.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    20%
  • Postman
    20%
  • Golf Professional
    20%
  • Motor Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bartlam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bartlam 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Bartlam. 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 452 military records available for the last name Bartlam. For the veterans among your Bartlam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bartlam lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Bartlam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bartlam in 1959 was 78, and 61 in 2002.

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