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Bartholomer Family History

Bartholomer 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: Bartholomew, Bartholomay, Bartolome, Bartolomeo, Bartolomei

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Where is the Bartholomer family from?

You can see how Bartholomer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bartholomer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bartholomer families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Bartholomer family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Bartholomer's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Bartholomer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bartholomer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bartholomer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bartholomer. 100% of Bartholomer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Bartholomer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bartholomer 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Bartholomer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bartholomer. For the veterans among your Bartholomer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bartholomer lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Bartholomer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bartholomer in 1980 was 77, and 80 in 1986.

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