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Barkon Family History

Barkon 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: Baron, Barton, Barron, Bardon, Barko, Barkan, Barkow, Barson, Barkin

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Where is the Barkon family from?

You can see how Barkon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barkon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Barkon families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Barkon's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Barkon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkon 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 Barkon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barkon. 38% of Barkon men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Barkon women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barkon were Farmer and Typist.

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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
    38%
  • Painter
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • None
    34%
  • Typist
    34%

What Barkon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Barkon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkon 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Barkon. 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 25 military records available for the last name Barkon. For the veterans among your Barkon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Barkon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Barkon in 1967 was 66, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barkon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkon 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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