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Barkschat Family History

Barkschat 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: Barsch, Bartsch, Barasch, Maruschak, Barca, Bachar, Marchal, Bursch

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Where is the Barkschat family from?

You can see how Barkschat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkschat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Barkschat family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Barkschat's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Barkschat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkschat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barkschat ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Barkschat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkschat 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Barkschat. 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 21 military records available for the last name Barkschat. For the veterans among your Barkschat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkschat lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Barkschat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Barkschat in 1965 was 47, and 79 in 2002.

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