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Barke Name Meaning

English: variant of Bark . North German: variant of Birke .

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


Similar surnames: Barker, Darke, Parke, Bark, Barkes, Barks, Barge, Larke, Berke, Backe

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Where is the Barke family from?

You can see how Barke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 101 Barke families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Barke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Barke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Barke. 29% of Barke men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Barke women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barke were Logger and Operator. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Logger
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    25%
  • Student
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Barke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barke 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Barke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Barke. For the veterans among your Barke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Barke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Barke in 1956 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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