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Barkmann Family History

Barkmann 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: Barkman, Barmann, Bargmann, Backman, Bermann, Markman, Karmann

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Where is the Barkmann family from?

You can see how Barkmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barkmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Barkmann families living in Missouri. This was about 31% of all the recorded Barkmann's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Barkmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkmann 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 239 census records available for the last name Barkmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkmann 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Barkmann. 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 89 military records available for the last name Barkmann. For the veterans among your Barkmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkmann lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Barkmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Barkmann in 1970 was 66, and 68 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkmann 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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