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Barkie Family History

Barkie 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: Barrie, Barie, Markie, Barkin, Barke, Barre, Marie, Berke, Barker

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Where is the Barkie family from?

You can see how Barkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barkie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Barkie families living in Michigan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Barkie's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Barkie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barkie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barkie. 40% of Barkie men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Barkie women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barkie were New Worker and Houseworker. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Houseworker
    20%
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Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Barkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkie 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Barkie. 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 48 military records available for the last name Barkie. For the veterans among your Barkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Barkie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Barkie in 1964 was 61, and 65 in 2003.

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