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Barkwell Family History

Barkwell Name Meaning

see Balkwill .

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


Similar surnames: Bardwell, Barnwell, Barkell, Markwell, Bagwell, Harwell, Birdwell

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Where is the Barkwell family from?

You can see how Barkwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Barkwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 36 Barkwell families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Barkwell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Barkwell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barkwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Barkwell. 65% of Barkwell men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Barkwell women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barkwell were Retired and Housewife. .

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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
    65%
  • Labourer
    22%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Retired
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Barkwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkwell 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Barkwell. 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 319 military records available for the last name Barkwell. For the veterans among your Barkwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkwell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Barkwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Barkwell in 1960 was 42, and 64 in 2004.

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