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Bartney Family History

Bartney 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: Hartney, Bartley, Barney, Partney, Hartley, Barnes, Barley, Bartel

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Where is the Bartney family from?

You can see how Bartney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bartney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bartney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bartney family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bartney's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bartney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bartney 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 147 census records available for the last name Bartney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bartney 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bartney. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bartney. For the veterans among your Bartney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bartney lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Bartney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bartney in 1955 was 37, and 48 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bartney 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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