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Barkema Family History

Barkema Surname Meaning

West Frisian: possibly a patronymic from the personal name Barke (see Bark) composed with the suffix -ma ‘(one of the) men of’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Barkema family from?

You can see how Barkema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkema family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Barkema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Barkema families living in Michigan. This was about 26% of all the recorded Barkema's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Barkema families in 1920.
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What did your Barkema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barkema. 52% of Barkema men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Barkema women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Farming
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Barkema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Barkema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkema 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Barkema. 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 139 military records available for the last name Barkema. For the veterans among your Barkema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkema lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Barkema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Barkema in 1952 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkema 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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