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Barekman Family History

Barekman 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: Barkman, Backman, Markman, Bregman, Baseman, Parkman, Berkman, Barman

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Where is the Barekman family from?

You can see how Barekman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barekman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Barekman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Barekman family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Barekman's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Barekman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barekman 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 Barekman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barekman. 50% of Barekman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Barekman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barekman were Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Barekman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Barekman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barekman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Barekman. 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 82 military records available for the last name Barekman. For the veterans among your Barekman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barekman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Barekman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Barekman in 1965 was 68, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barekman 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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