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Bartrand Family History

Bartrand 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: Barrand, Bertrand, Farrand, Hartland, Gartland, Bartman, Chartrand

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Where is the Bartrand family from?

You can see how Bartrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bartrand family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bartrand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 2 Bartrand families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bartrand's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bartrand families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bartrand 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 Bartrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bartrand. 47% of Bartrand men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bartrand women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    47%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Bartrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bartrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bartrand 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Bartrand. 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 65 military records available for the last name Bartrand. For the veterans among your Bartrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bartrand lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Bartrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bartrand in 1970 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bartrand 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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