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Barkaway Family History

Barkaway Surname Meaning

see Barkway.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Barkaway family from?

You can see how Barkaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkaway family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Barkaway families living in Norfolk. This was about 32% of all the recorded Barkaway's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Barkaway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkaway 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 Barkaway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barkaway. 50% of Barkaway men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Barkaway 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Master Butcher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Barkaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkaway 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Barkaway. 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 61 military records available for the last name Barkaway. For the veterans among your Barkaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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