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Barter Name Meaning

English: unflattering nickname from Middle English baratour ‘brawler wrangler; cheat deceiver’ (Old French barateor barateur). Swiss German: occupational name for a maker of axes used by butchers and soldiers or knights from Middle High German barte ‘axe’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Carter, Marter, Bater, Barber, Easter, Baker, Baxter, Barner, Barker

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Where is the Barter family from?

You can see how Barter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 39 Barter families living in Maine. This was about 55% of all the recorded Barter's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Barter families in 1840.
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What did your Barter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barter. 20% of Barter men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Barter women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barter 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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Housework
    6%
  • Teacher
    6%
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Census Records

There are 84,000 census records available for the last name Barter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barter 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Barter. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Barter. For the veterans among your Barter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barter lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Barter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Barter in 1943 was 42, and 64 in 2004.

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