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Barkel Family History

Barkel Surname Meaning

see Balkwill.

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


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Where is the Barkel family from?

You can see how Barkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Barkel families living in Durham. This was about 62% of all the recorded Barkel's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Barkel families in 1891.
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What did your Barkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barkel. 91% of Barkel 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
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkel 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Barkel. 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 142 military records available for the last name Barkel. For the veterans among your Barkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Barkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Barkel in 1950 was 44, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barkel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkel 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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