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Bartler Family History

Bartler 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: Bartley, Barter, Bartle, Bartles, Hartley, Barley, Butler, Barber

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Where is the Bartler family from?

You can see how Bartler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bartler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bartler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Bartler families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bartler's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bartler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bartler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bartler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bartler. 27% of Bartler men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Bartler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bartler were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bartler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bartler 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Bartler. 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 137 military records available for the last name Bartler. For the veterans among your Bartler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bartler lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Bartler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bartler in 1971 was 70, and 40 in 1997.

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