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Barkhurst Family History

Barkhurst Name Meaning

English: perhaps an altered form of Parkhurst .

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


Similar surnames: Parkhurst, Bathurst, Hawxhurst, Backhus, Barkus, Blackhurst, Hurst

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Where is the Barkhurst family from?

You can see how Barkhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkhurst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barkhurst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Barkhurst families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Barkhurst's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Barkhurst families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkhurst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barkhurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barkhurst. 29% of Barkhurst men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Barkhurst women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barkhurst were Miner and Comptometer Operator. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Comptometer Operator
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Barkhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkhurst 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Barkhurst. 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 901 military records available for the last name Barkhurst. For the veterans among your Barkhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkhurst lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Barkhurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Barkhurst in 1951 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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