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Bartoldson Family History

Bartoldson 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, Bartelson, Haroldson, Haraldson, Bartolo, Bertelson

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Where is the Bartoldson family from?

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

What did your Bartoldson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Bartoldson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bartoldson 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Bartoldson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bartoldson. For the veterans among your Bartoldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bartoldson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Bartoldson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bartoldson in 1969 was 74, and 86 in 1990.

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