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Barkenfield Family History

Barkenfield 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: Barnfield, Battenfield, Birkenfeld, Barefield, Wakefield, Barfield

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Where is the Barkenfield family from?

You can see how Barkenfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkenfield family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Barkenfield family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Barkenfield's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Barkenfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkenfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Barkenfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkenfield 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Barkenfield. 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 2 military records available for the last name Barkenfield. For the veterans among your Barkenfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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