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Barkely Family History

Barkely 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: Barkey, Barkell, Barley, Barker, Bartel, Blakely, Berkey, Barrell

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Where is the Barkely family from?

You can see how Barkely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkely family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barkely families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Barkely family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barkely's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Barkely families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barkely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barkely. 50% of Barkely men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Barkely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkely 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Barkely. 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 107 military records available for the last name Barkely. For the veterans among your Barkely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkely lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Barkely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Barkely in 1981 was 69, and 25 in 1999.

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