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Origins of the Bartholomew surname

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We have a total number of 29438 records for people with the last name Bartholomew.

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Where do most Bartholomews live?

In 1921, most Bartholomews lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bartholomews

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 24,600 records for the Bartholomew surname. The oldest one dates back to 1563.

Who were Bartholomews most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bartholomew first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bartholomews

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bartholomews in 1921
Dressmaker

111

Laundress

72

Domestic Servant

66

General Servant Domestic

60

Living On Own Means

52

Common Male occupations for Bartholomews in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

133

General Labourer

96

Farmer

86

Carpenter

84

Bricklayer

78

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