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Barkenson Family History

Barkenson 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: Berenson, Martenson, Parkinson, Bartelson, Haakenson, Arenson

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Where is the Barkenson family from?

You can see how Barkenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkenson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Barkenson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Barkenson families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Barkenson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Barkenson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkenson 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 19 census records available for the last name Barkenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkenson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Barkenson. 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 Barkenson. For the veterans among your Barkenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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