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Barkenbush Family History

Barkenbush 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: Raudenbush, Quackenbush, Vandenbush, Quakenbush, Barbush, Brackenbury

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Where is the Barkenbush family from?

You can see how Barkenbush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkenbush family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barkenbush families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Barkenbush families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Barkenbush's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Barkenbush families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkenbush surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barkenbush ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Barkenbush ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Barkenbush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkenbush 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 immigration records available for the last name Barkenbush. 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 13 military records available for the last name Barkenbush. For the veterans among your Barkenbush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkenbush lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Barkenbush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Barkenbush in 1970 was 73, and 61 in 1993.

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