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Barkhausen Family History

Barkhausen 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: Barnhouse, Nordhausen, Fankhauser, Parkhouse, Backhaus, Brausen

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Where is the Barkhausen family from?

You can see how Barkhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkhausen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barkhausen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Barkhausen families living in Indiana. This was about 35% of all the recorded Barkhausen's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Barkhausen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkhausen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barkhausen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Barkhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkhausen 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Barkhausen. 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 199 military records available for the last name Barkhausen. For the veterans among your Barkhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkhausen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Barkhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Barkhausen in 1964 was 67, and 91 in 2003.

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