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Barkoff Family History

Barkoff 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: Markoff, Karhoff, Tarnoff, Boroff, Harloff, Barko, Sarnoff, Barkow

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Where is the Barkoff family from?

You can see how Barkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barkoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Barkoff families living in Ohio. This was about 48% of all the recorded Barkoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Barkoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barkoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barkoff. 67% of Barkoff men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Barkoff women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barkoff were Carpenter and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Barkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkoff 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Barkoff. 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 Barkoff. For the veterans among your Barkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Barkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Barkoff in 1964 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

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