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Bartelma Family History

Bartelma 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: Bartelme, Bartel, Barela, Barkema, Martella, Bartell, Bartels

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Where is the Bartelma family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bartelma 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 Bartelma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bartelma. 100% of Bartelma 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Bartelma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bartelma 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bartelma. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bartelma. For the veterans among your Bartelma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bartelma lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Bartelma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bartelma in 1971 was 91, and 94 in 1999.

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