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Barclift Family History

Barclift Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Scottish Barclay.

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


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Where is the Barclift family from?

You can see how Barclift families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barclift family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Barclift families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Barclift family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Barclift's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Barclift families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barclift surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barclift ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barclift. 50% of Barclift men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Painter
    10%

What Barclift family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barclift. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barclift 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Barclift. 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 423 military records available for the last name Barclift. For the veterans among your Barclift ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barclift lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Barclift life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Barclift in 1959 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barclift 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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