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Barkume Family History

Barkume 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: Barnum, Barkus, Barkema, Markum, Barke, Bakkum, Barre, Baum, Berke

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Where is the Barkume family from?

You can see how Barkume families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkume family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barkume families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Barkume families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Barkume's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Barkume families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkume 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 Barkume ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barkume. 100% of Barkume men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Barkume women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Barkume family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Barkume. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkume 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Barkume. 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 42 military records available for the last name Barkume. For the veterans among your Barkume ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkume lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Barkume life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Barkume in 1968 was 87, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barkume

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkume 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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