Barkelew Family History

Barkelew Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Berkeley, Barkell, Barkalow, Buckelew, Barklow, Barkley, Barley, Barlow, Barker, Bartel

3,000 record(s) for Barkelew

756	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
125	Military Records
95	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Barkelew family from?

You can see how Barkelew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkelew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barkelew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Barkelew families living in Iowa. This was about 43% of all the recorded Barkelew's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Barkelew families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkelew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barkelew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barkelew.

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

43%

Salesman

29%

Truck driver

29%

What Barkelew family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Barkelew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkelew census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 95 immigration records available for the last name Barkelew. 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.

Military Records

There are 125 military records available for the last name Barkelew. For the veterans among your Barkelew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Barkelew lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Barkelew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Barkelew in 1963 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkelew ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.