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Barthurst Family History

Barthurst Surname 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: Bathurst, Barkhurst, Parkhurst, Warhurst, Barhorst, Arthurs, Arthur

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Where is the Barthurst family from?

You can see how Barthurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barthurst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barthurst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 42 Barthurst families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Barthurst's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Barthurst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barthurst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Barthurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barthurst 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Barthurst. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Barthurst. For the veterans among your Barthurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barthurst lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Barthurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Barthurst in 1963 was 50, and 50 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barthurst ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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