Barkus Family History

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Barkus Name Meaning

English: probably a reduced form of Barkhouse, a topographic name for someone who lived by a tannery, Middle English barkhous, or an occupational name for someone who worked in one. Lithuanian: variant of Bartkus. Czech and Slovak: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Backus, Bartus, Bark, Berkes, Brus, Barrus, Barcus, Barnum, Barks

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Barkus Family Origin

Where is the Barkus family from?

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You can see how Barkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barkus families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 34 Barkus families living in Durham. This was about 29% of all the recorded Barkus's in the UK. Durham had the highest population of Barkus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Barkus Family Occupations

What did your Barkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Amnibus Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Barkus. 3% of Barkus men worked as an Amnibus Driver and 57% of Barkus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barkus were Bank Inspector and Asbestos Mattress Worker Chemical Works

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Amnibus Driver
    3%
  • Automobile Component Special
    3%
  • Bank Clerk
    3%
  • Bank Inspector
    3%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    57%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Asbestos Mattress Worker Chemical Works
    2%

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

Barkus Historical Records

What Barkus family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Barkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkus 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Barkus. 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 739 military records available for the last name Barkus. For the veterans among your Barkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Barkus Life Expectancy

What is the average Barkus lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Barkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Barkus in 1954 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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