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Barkert Family History

Barkert 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: Barker, Markert, Bankert, Barkett, Burkert, Baker, Marker, Barrett

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Where is the Barkert family from?

You can see how Barkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Barkert family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barkert's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Barkert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkert 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 165 census records available for the last name Barkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkert 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Barkert. 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 36 military records available for the last name Barkert. For the veterans among your Barkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkert lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1975, in the United States, Barkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Barkert in 1973 was 88, and 82 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkert 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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