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Bartkus Family History

Bartkus Name Meaning

Lithuanian: adaptation of Polish Bartko .

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


Similar surnames: Barkus, Wirkus, Bartus, Bartos, Bartko, Balkus, Waitkus, Barnas

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Where is the Bartkus family from?

You can see how Bartkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bartkus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bartkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 25 Bartkus families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bartkus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bartkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bartkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bartkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bartkus. 22% of Bartkus men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Bartkus women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bartkus were Watchman and Stenographer. .

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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
    22%
  • Janitor
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Watchman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    16%
  • Typist
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Stenographer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bartkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bartkus 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 760 immigration records available for the last name Bartkus. 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 632 military records available for the last name Bartkus. For the veterans among your Bartkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bartkus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bartkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bartkus in 1960 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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