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Bartraw Family History

Bartraw 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: Bartram, Barrow, Bertram, Barra, Barras, Barta, Bartow, Batra

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Where is the Bartraw family from?

You can see how Bartraw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bartraw family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bartraw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Bartraw families living in Michigan. This was about 59% of all the recorded Bartraw's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bartraw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bartraw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Bartraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bartraw 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bartraw. 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 37 military records available for the last name Bartraw. For the veterans among your Bartraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bartraw lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Bartraw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bartraw in 1969 was 31, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bartraw 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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