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Barkby Family History

Barkby Surname Meaning

see Barksby.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Barkby family from?

You can see how Barkby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Barkby families living in Leicestershire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Barkby's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Barkby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkby 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 Barkby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barkby. 87% of Barkby 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
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    7%
  • Overlockerhosiery Factory
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barkby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkby 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Barkby. 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 68 military records available for the last name Barkby. For the veterans among your Barkby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Barkby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Barkby in 1966 was 66, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barkby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkby 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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