Barcus Family History

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Barcus Name Meaning

Lithuanian: variant spelling of Bartkus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Barkus, Barrus, Baccus, Bartus, Baris, Barns, Martus, Harcum, Burrus

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Barcus Family Origin

Where is the Barcus family from?

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You can see how Barcus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barcus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barcus families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Barcus families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Barcus's in the UK. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Barcus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barcus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Barcus Family Occupations

What did your Barcus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Barcus. 22% of Barcus men worked as a Bricklayer and 62% of Barcus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barcus were Builders Labourer and Housewife Domestic Du

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Bricklayer
    22%
  • Blars Lab heavy Worker
    8%
  • Brewers Drayman Heavy Work
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    62%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Horticulture General Worker
    8%
  • Housewife Domestic Du
    8%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Barcus Historical Records

What Barcus family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Barcus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barcus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 695 immigration records available for the last name Barcus. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Barcus. For the veterans among your Barcus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Barcus Life Expectancy

What is the average Barcus lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Barcus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Barcus in 1953 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barcus

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