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 Barkhurst family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Barkhurst Family History

Barkhurst Surname Meaning

English: perhaps an altered form of Parkhurst.

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 Barkhurst family from?

You can see how Barkhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkhurst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barkhurst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Barkhurst families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Barkhurst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barkhurst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkhurst 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 Barkhurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barkhurst. 100% of Barkhurst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Barkhurst | 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Barkhurst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Barkhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkhurst census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Barkhurst

Passenger Lists

There are 166 immigration records available for the last name Barkhurst. 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 Barkhurst immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 901 military records available for the last name Barkhurst. For the veterans among your Barkhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Barkhurst military records

You've only scratched the surface of Barkhurst family history

Discover More

What is the average Barkhurst lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Barkhurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Barkhurst in 1951 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barkhurst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkhurst 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 Barkhurst family tree

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