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Barkal Family History

Barkal 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: Baral, Bakal, Barkan, Bara, Barak, Barca, Barlas, Barna, Barker

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Where is the Barkal family from?

You can see how Barkal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Barkal family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barkal's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Barkal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkal 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 Barkal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barkal. 100% of Barkal men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Barkal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Barkal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkal 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Barkal. 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 8 military records available for the last name Barkal. For the veterans among your Barkal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Barkal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Barkal in 1965 was 48, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkal 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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