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Bartholomy Family History

Bartholomy 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: Bartholomay, Bartholomew, Barthelemy, Bartholow, Bartolome, Bartholf

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Where is the Bartholomy family from?

You can see how Bartholomy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bartholomy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bartholomy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Bartholomy families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bartholomy's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bartholomy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bartholomy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bartholomy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bartholomy. 46% of Bartholomy men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Bartholomy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bartholomy were Night Watchman and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    46%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Foreman
    19%
  • Night Watchman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bartholomy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bartholomy 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Bartholomy. 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 151 military records available for the last name Bartholomy. For the veterans among your Bartholomy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bartholomy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bartholomy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bartholomy in 1956 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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