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Barthen Family History

Barthen 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: Barthe, Warthen, Barthel, Carthen, Barten, Garten, Bartel, Barton

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Where is the Barthen family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barthen. 50% of Barthen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Barthen women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barthen were Typist and Stenographer. .

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Typist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barthen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barthen 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Barthen. 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 111 military records available for the last name Barthen. For the veterans among your Barthen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barthen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Barthen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Barthen in 1963 was 69, and 97 in 2003.

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