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Barksdall Family History

Barksdall 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: Barksdale, Barkdull, Barkdoll, Marshall, Beardall, Parshall, Birdsall

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Where is the Barksdall family from?

You can see how Barksdall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barksdall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barksdall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Barksdall families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Barksdall's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Barksdall families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Barksdall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barksdall 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Barksdall. 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 22 military records available for the last name Barksdall. For the veterans among your Barksdall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barksdall lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barksdall 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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