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Barkhuus Family History

Barkhuus 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: Barkus, Backhaus, Barkhurst, Backhus, Backus, Barnhouse, Bacchus

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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Barkhuus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkhuus 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Barkhuus. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Barkhuus. For the veterans among your Barkhuus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkhuus lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1996, in the United States, Barkhuus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Barkhuus in 1994 was 86, and 90 in 1996.

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