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Barkens Family History

Barkens 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: Barkes, Barnes, Barker, Berkes, Bares, Barkus, Marken, Bauwens

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Where is the Barkens family from?

You can see how Barkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barkens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Barkens families living in Alabama. This was about 40% of all the recorded Barkens's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Barkens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkens 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 120 census records available for the last name Barkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkens 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Barkens. 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 13 military records available for the last name Barkens. For the veterans among your Barkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkens lifespan?

Average Barkens life expectancy in 1983 was 24 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkens 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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