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Barkfelt Family History

Barkfelt 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: Barkell, Barkett, Bartelt, Barrett, Baskett, Burkett, Barker, Bartel

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Where is the Barkfelt family from?

You can see how Barkfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkfelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barkfelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Barkfelt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 91% of all the recorded Barkfelt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Barkfelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkfelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barkfelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barkfelt. 100% of Barkfelt men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Barkfelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Barkfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkfelt 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Barkfelt. 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 63 military records available for the last name Barkfelt. For the veterans among your Barkfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkfelt lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Barkfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Barkfelt in 1976 was 47, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkfelt 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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