This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Barfels family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Barfels Family History

Barfels 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: Bartels, Barnes, Bartel, Barfield, Bares, Barrell, Bardes, Barfuss

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Barfels family from?

You can see how Barfels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barfels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barfels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Barfels families living in Iowa. This was about 83% of all the recorded Barfels's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Barfels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barfels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Barfels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barfels. 58% of Barfels men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Barfels | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Barfels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Barfels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barfels census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Barfels

Passenger Lists

There are 31 immigration records available for the last name Barfels. 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.

View all Barfels immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Barfels. For the veterans among your Barfels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Barfels military records

You've only scratched the surface of Barfels family history

Discover More

What is the average Barfels lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Barfels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Barfels in 1963 was 82, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barfels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barfels 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Barfels family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial