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Barlek Family History

Barlek 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: Barley, Bartek, Ballek, Balek, Barlet, Barre, Barnes, Bailey, Barak

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Where is the Barlek family from?

You can see how Barlek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barlek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Barlek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barlek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Barlek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barlek 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 Barlek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barlek. 100% of Barlek women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Barlek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Barlek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barlek 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 Barlek. 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 15 military records available for the last name Barlek. For the veterans among your Barlek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barlek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Barlek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Barlek in 1966 was 43, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barlek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barlek 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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