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Barkheimer Family History

Barkheimer 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: Berkheimer, Burkheimer, Berkheiser, Bornheimer, Birkhimer, Manheimer

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Where is the Barkheimer family from?

You can see how Barkheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barkheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Barkheimer families living in Ohio. This was about 49% of all the recorded Barkheimer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Barkheimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barkheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barkheimer. 30% of Barkheimer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Barkheimer women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    30%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Barkheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkheimer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Barkheimer. 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 Barkheimer. For the veterans among your Barkheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkheimer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Barkheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Barkheimer in 1962 was 51, and 69 in 2000.

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