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Barka Family History

Barka Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bara, Barca, Barna, Barba, Bark, Barra, Berka, Sarka, Baka, Barta

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Where is the Barka family from?

You can see how Barka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barka family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Barka families living in Alberta. This was about 40% of all the recorded Barka's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Barka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barka. 23% of Barka men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Barka women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barka were Manager 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    30%
  • Housework
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

What Barka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barka 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Barka. 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 156 military records available for the last name Barka. For the veterans among your Barka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Barka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Barka in 1963 was 74, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barka 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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