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Barkhoff Family History

Barkhoff 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: Kerkhoff, Karhoff, Bartholf, Carkhuff, Berghoff, Markoff, Bohnhoff

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Where is the Barkhoff family from?

You can see how Barkhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barkhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Barkhoff families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Barkhoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Barkhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkhoff 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 Barkhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barkhoff. 60% of Barkhoff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Barkhoff women worked as a Housemaid.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Labor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%

What Barkhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Barkhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkhoff 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Barkhoff. 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 157 military records available for the last name Barkhoff. For the veterans among your Barkhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkhoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Barkhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Barkhoff in 1966 was 91, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barkhoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkhoff 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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