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Barthelmess Family History

Barthelmess Surname Meaning

German: variant of Barthelmes. Compare Bartmess.

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


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Where is the Barthelmess family from?

You can see how Barthelmess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barthelmess family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barthelmess families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Barthelmess families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barthelmess's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Barthelmess families in 1911.
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What did your Barthelmess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barthelmess. 20% of Barthelmess men worked as a Manager and 50% of Barthelmess women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barthelmess were Farmer and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    20%
  • Steam Fitters Helper
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Barthelmess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barthelmess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barthelmess 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Barthelmess. 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 866 military records available for the last name Barthelmess. For the veterans among your Barthelmess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barthelmess lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Barthelmess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Barthelmess in 1963 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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