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Bargiel Family History

Bargiel Surname Meaning

Polish (Bargieł): from bargieł ‘nuthatch’ presumably applied as a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird in some way.

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


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Where is the Bargiel family from?

You can see how Bargiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bargiel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bargiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bargiel family living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bargiel's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Bargiel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bargiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bargiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Braider were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bargiel. 48% of Bargiel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bargiel women worked as a Braider. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bargiel were Tool Maker and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Tool Maker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Braider
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Bargiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Bargiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bargiel 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Bargiel. 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 172 military records available for the last name Bargiel. For the veterans among your Bargiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bargiel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bargiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bargiel in 1962 was 71, and 50 in 2004.

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