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Bartlit Family History

Bartlit 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, Bartle, Bartik, Bartlow, Bartoli, Bartlett, Barclift

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Where is the Bartlit family from?

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

What did your Bartlit ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Bartlit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bartlit 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bartlit. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bartlit. For the veterans among your Bartlit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bartlit lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Bartlit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bartlit in 1969 was 89, and 97 in 1996.

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