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Barkin Family History

Barkin Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): variant of Barkan.

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


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Where is the Barkin family from?

You can see how Barkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Barkin families living in Quebec. This was about 42% of all the recorded Barkin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Barkin families in 1911.
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What did your Barkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Barkin. 43% of Barkin men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Student
    22%
  • Coupeur
    15%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Barkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Barkin. 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 457 military records available for the last name Barkin. For the veterans among your Barkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Barkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Barkin in 1954 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkin 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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