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Barkway Family History

Barkway Surname Meaning

From Barkway (Herts) which is recorded as Bercheuuei in 1086 and Berkeweie in 1210–1.

The place-name derives from Old English beorc ‘birch’ + weg ‘way’.

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


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Where is the Barkway family from?

You can see how Barkway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barkway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Barkway families living in Norfolk. This was about 24% of all the recorded Barkway's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Barkway families in 1891.
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What did your Barkway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fruiterer florist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barkway. 34% of Barkway men worked as a Fruiterer florist and 86% of Barkway women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barkway were None and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fruiterer florist
    34%
  • Carpenter joiner
    23%
  • Master Baker
    23%
  • None
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Barkway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkway 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Barkway. 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 232 military records available for the last name Barkway. For the veterans among your Barkway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkway lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Barkway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Barkway in 1963 was 68, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkway 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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