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Barcley Family History

Barcley Name Meaning

see Barclay .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Barley, Bartley, Barclay, Barkley, Hartley, Bailey, Varley, Parsley

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Where is the Barcley family from?

You can see how Barcley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barcley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barcley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Barcley families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Barcley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Barcley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barcley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barcley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barcley. 34% of Barcley men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Barcley women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barcley were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Barcley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barcley 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 697 immigration records available for the last name Barcley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 352 military records available for the last name Barcley. For the veterans among your Barcley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barcley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Barcley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Barcley in 1964 was 82, and 87 in 2003.

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