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Barks Family History

Barks Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bark with excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Barks family from?

You can see how Barks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 184 Barks families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Barks's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Barks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barks 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 Barks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barks. 17% of Barks men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Barks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barks were Agricultural Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Barks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barks 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Barks. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Barks. For the veterans among your Barks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barks lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Barks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Barks in 1951 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barks 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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