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Barklow Family History

Barklow Surname Meaning

Variant of Barkalow a surname of Dutch origin. Compare Barcklow and Bartlow.

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


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Where is the Barklow family from?

You can see how Barklow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barklow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Barklow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Barklow families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barklow's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Barklow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barklow 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 Barklow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barklow. 27% of Barklow men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Barklow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barklow were Farm Laborer and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Operator
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Barklow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barklow 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Barklow. 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 284 military records available for the last name Barklow. For the veterans among your Barklow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barklow lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Barklow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Barklow in 1949 was 38, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barklow 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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