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Barkdale Family History

Barkdale Name 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: Barksdale, Bardales, Barkdull, Barkdoll, Barnicle, Wardle, Baxendale

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Where is the Barkdale family from?

You can see how Barkdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkdale family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Barkdale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Barkdale family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barkdale's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Barkdale families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barkdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barkdale. 39% of Barkdale men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
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Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Barkdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkdale 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Barkdale. 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 72 military records available for the last name Barkdale. For the veterans among your Barkdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkdale lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1974, in the United States, Barkdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Barkdale in 1969 was 33, and 66 in 1974.

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