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Barkes Family History

Barkes Surname Meaning

English (Durham): variant of Barkus.

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


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Where is the Barkes family from?

You can see how Barkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barkes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 137 Barkes families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Barkes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barkes families in 1891.
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What did your Barkes 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 Barkes. 30% of Barkes men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Barkes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barkes were Iron Moulder and Housewife.

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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
    30%
  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%
  • Iron Moulder
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Barkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkes 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 958 immigration records available for the last name Barkes. 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 856 military records available for the last name Barkes. For the veterans among your Barkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Barkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Barkes in 1957 was 28, and 89 in 2004.

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