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Bartness Family History

Bartness Surname Meaning

Norwegian: old variant of Bartnes (and in North America probably also an altered form of this) a habitational name from Trøndelag a form of Old Norse burkn ‘fern’ + nes ‘promontary headland’.

In some cases possibly also an altered form of German Bartmess.

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


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Where is the Bartness family from?

You can see how Bartness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bartness family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bartness families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bartness family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bartness's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bartness families in 1840.
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What did your Bartness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bartness. 64% of Bartness 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
    64%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Farmer Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 895 census records available for the last name Bartness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bartness 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Bartness. 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 180 military records available for the last name Bartness. For the veterans among your Bartness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bartness lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bartness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bartness in 1966 was 71, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bartness 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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