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Barkhymer Family History

Barkhymer 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: Birkhimer, Barker, Berkheimer, Brymer, Brehmer, Rhymer, Burkheimer

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Where is the Barkhymer family from?

You can see how Barkhymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkhymer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barkhymer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Barkhymer families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Barkhymer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Barkhymer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkhymer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barkhymer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Barkhymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkhymer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Barkhymer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Barkhymer. For the veterans among your Barkhymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkhymer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Barkhymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Barkhymer in 1969 was 66, and 83 in 1999.

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