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Barkell Family History

Barkell Name Meaning

English (Devon): perhaps a habitational name from an unidentified place named with Old English balca ‘ridge’ + wiella ‘spring stream’. Alternatively it may be an irregular variant of the Devon habitational name Blackwell .

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


Similar surnames: Bardell, Bickell, Tarbell, Wardell, Bartell, Barrell, Barkett, Barke

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Where is the Barkell family from?

You can see how Barkell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barkell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Barkell families living in Devon. This was about 32% of all the recorded Barkell's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Barkell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barkell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barkell. 100% of Barkell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Barkell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkell 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 633 immigration records available for the last name Barkell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 263 military records available for the last name Barkell. For the veterans among your Barkell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Barkell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Barkell in 1957 was 47, and 79 in 2003.

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