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Barkanski Family History

Barkanski 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: Baranski, Maryanski, Baranoski, Babinski, Markowski, Bogdanski

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Where is the Barkanski family from?

You can see how Barkanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkanski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Barkanski families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Barkanski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Barkanski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkanski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Barkanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkanski 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Barkanski. 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 7 military records available for the last name Barkanski. For the veterans among your Barkanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkanski lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Barkanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Barkanski in 1977 was 52, and 68 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkanski 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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