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Bartholdson Family History

Bartholdson 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: Bartleson, Bartholow, Bartelson, Haroldson, Barthold, Bartholomew

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Bartholdson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bartholdson 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Bartholdson. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Bartholdson. For the veterans among your Bartholdson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bartholdson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Bartholdson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bartholdson in 1963 was 74, and 65 in 1993.

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