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Barkon Family History

Barkon 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: Baron, Barton, Barron, Bardon, Barko, Barkan, Barkow, Barson, Barkin

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Where is the Barkon family from?

You can see how Barkon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barkon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Barkon families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Barkon's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Barkon families in 1880.
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What did your Barkon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barkon. 38% of Barkon men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Barkon women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barkon were Farmer and Typist. .

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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
    38%
  • Painter
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • None
    34%
  • Typist
    34%
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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Barkon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkon 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Barkon. 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 25 military records available for the last name Barkon. For the veterans among your Barkon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Barkon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Barkon in 1967 was 66, and 61 in 2003.

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