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Bartholomeu Family History

Bartholomeu 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 Bartholomeu family from?

You can see how Bartholomeu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bartholomeu family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bartholomeu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Bartholomeu families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bartholomeu's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bartholomeu families in 1880.
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What did your Bartholomeu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bartholomeu. 35% of Bartholomeu men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Bartholomeu women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bartholomeu were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    35%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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What Bartholomeu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Bartholomeu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bartholomeu 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Bartholomeu. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bartholomeu. For the veterans among your Bartholomeu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bartholomeu lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Bartholomeu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bartholomeu in 1972 was 72, and 91 in 2003.

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