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Barkaus Family History

Barkaus 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: Barkus, Barlas, Barbas, Farkas, Backus, Bakas, Barras, Bartus, Markus

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Where is the Barkaus family from?

You can see how Barkaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Barkaus family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Barkaus's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Barkaus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkaus 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 Barkaus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Driller Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Barkaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkaus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Barkaus. 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 5 military records available for the last name Barkaus. For the veterans among your Barkaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkaus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Barkaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Barkaus in 1967 was 95, and 77 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkaus 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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