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Barkow Family History

Barkow Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Mecklenburg and Pomerania of Slavic origin.

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


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Where is the Barkow family from?

You can see how Barkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barkow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Barkow families living in Warwickshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Barkow's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Barkow families in 1891.
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What did your Barkow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkow 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Barkow. 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 717 military records available for the last name Barkow. For the veterans among your Barkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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