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Barthels Family History

Barthels Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bartels.

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


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Where is the Barthels family from?

You can see how Barthels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barthels family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Barthels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Barthels families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Barthels's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Barthels families in 1911.
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What did your Barthels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barthels. 18% of Barthels men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Barthels women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Traffic Manager
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Barthels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barthels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barthels 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Barthels. 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 966 military records available for the last name Barthels. For the veterans among your Barthels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barthels lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Barthels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Barthels in 1955 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barthels 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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