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Barke Family History

Barke Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bark. North German: variant of Birke.

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


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Where is the Barke family from?

You can see how Barke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 130 Barke families living in Lancashire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Barke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Barke families in 1891.
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What did your Barke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barke. 14% of Barke men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Barke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barke were Farmer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • Dock Labourer
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Housemaid
    2%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Barke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barke 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Barke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Barke. For the veterans among your Barke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Barke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Barke in 1956 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barke 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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