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Barkshire Family History

Barkshire Surname Meaning

see Berkshire.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Barkshire family from?

You can see how Barkshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkshire family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barkshire families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Barkshire families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Barkshire's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barkshire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkshire 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 Barkshire ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barkshire. 100% of Barkshire 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%

What Barkshire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barkshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkshire 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Barkshire. 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 125 military records available for the last name Barkshire. For the veterans among your Barkshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkshire lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Barkshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Barkshire in 1977 was 59, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barkshire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkshire 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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