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Barkofsky Family History

Barkofsky 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: Borofsky, Barnosky, Barsky, Brodsky, Markowski, Borkowski, Makovsky

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Where is the Barkofsky family from?

You can see how Barkofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Barkofsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Barkofsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Barkofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barkofsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Barkofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkofsky 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Barkofsky. 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 31 military records available for the last name Barkofsky. For the veterans among your Barkofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkofsky lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Barkofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Barkofsky in 1973 was 83, and 90 in 1995.

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