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Barthoff Family History

Barthoff 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: Bartholf, Saathoff, Karhoff, Althoff, Kalthoff, Bertholf, Berghoff

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Where is the Barthoff family from?

You can see how Barthoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barthoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barthoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Barthoff families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Barthoff's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Barthoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barthoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barthoff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Barthoff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Barthoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barthoff 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Barthoff. 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 28 military records available for the last name Barthoff. For the veterans among your Barthoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barthoff lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Barthoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Barthoff in 1990 was 82, and 88 in 2004.

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