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Barkoski Family History

Barkoski 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: Barnoski, Markoski, Markowski, Borkowski, Bukoski, Baranski

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Where is the Barkoski family from?

You can see how Barkoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkoski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barkoski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Barkoski families living in Michigan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Barkoski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Barkoski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkoski 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 Barkoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barkoski. 29% of Barkoski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Barkoski women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barkoski were New Worker and New Worker.

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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
    29%
  • Miner
    29%
  • Operator
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Barkoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Barkoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkoski 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Barkoski. 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 27 military records available for the last name Barkoski. For the veterans among your Barkoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkoski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Barkoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Barkoski in 1966 was 57, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkoski 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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