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Bartela Family History

Bartela Name 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: Bartel, Barela, Bartell, Bartels, Bartelt, Martel, Hartell, Varela

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Where is the Bartela family from?

You can see how Bartela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bartela family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bartela families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bartela families living in Nebraska. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bartela's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Bartela families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bartela 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 Bartela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bartela. 34% of Bartela men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bartela women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bartela were Machinist and Cook. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Cook
    40%
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Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Bartela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bartela 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Bartela. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Bartela. For the veterans among your Bartela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bartela lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Bartela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bartela in 1984 was 59, and 53 in 2002.

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