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Barcus Family History

Barcus Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Lithuanian Barkus or Bartkus. Possibly also an altered form of English Barkus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Barcus family from?

You can see how Barcus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barcus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barcus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Barcus families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Barcus's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Barcus families in 1891.
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What did your Barcus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barcus. 100% of Barcus men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Barcus 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 695 immigration records available for the last name Barcus. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Barcus. For the veterans among your Barcus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barcus lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Barcus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Barcus in 1953 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

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