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Barkau Family History

Barkau Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Barkan, Bara, Barak, Barca, Barlas, Barna, Barker, Barba, Barbas

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Where is the Barkau family from?

You can see how Barkau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkau family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Barkau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Barkau families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Barkau's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barkau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkau 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 Barkau ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Barkau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Barkau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkau 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Barkau. 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 90 military records available for the last name Barkau. For the veterans among your Barkau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Barkau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Barkau in 1966 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barkau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkau 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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