This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Barkett family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Barkett Family History

Barkett Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Birkett or a habitational name from any of several places in England called Burcot(t).

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Barkett family from?

You can see how Barkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barkett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 191 Barkett families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Barkett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barkett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Barkett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barkett. 56% of Barkett men worked as a Builders Labourer and 78% of Barkett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barkett were Incapacitated and School Teacher.

View Census Data for Barkett | Data not to scale

*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

  • Builders Labourer
    56%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Incapacitated
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • School Teacher
    3%

What Barkett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Barkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Barkett

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Barkett. 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.

View all Barkett immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 458 military records available for the last name Barkett. For the veterans among your Barkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Barkett military records

You've only scratched the surface of Barkett family history

Discover More

What is the average Barkett lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Barkett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Barkett in 1954 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barkett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkett 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Barkett family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial