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Barkdoll Family History

Barkdoll Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Berthold. Compare Barkdull and Bergdoll.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Barkdoll family from?

You can see how Barkdoll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkdoll family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Barkdoll families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Barkdoll families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Barkdoll's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barkdoll families in 1891.
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What did your Barkdoll ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barkdoll. 28% of Barkdoll men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Barkdoll women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barkdoll were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barkdoll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkdoll 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Barkdoll. 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 557 military records available for the last name Barkdoll. For the veterans among your Barkdoll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkdoll lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Barkdoll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Barkdoll in 1953 was 20, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkdoll 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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