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Barkett Family Origin

Where is the Barkett family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Barkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barkett families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Barkett family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barkett's in the USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Barkett families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Barkett Family Occupations

    What did your Barkett ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Barkett occupation in the USA was Farmer. 67% of Barkett's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Barkett family was Truck Driver. Farmer, Carpenter and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Barkett.

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    • Farmer

      67%

    • Carpenter

      11%

    • Laborer

      11%

    • Truck Driver

      11%

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

    Barkett Historical Records

    What Barkett family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Barkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Barkett

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Barkett. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Barkett. For the veterans among your Barkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    You've only scratched the surface of Barkett family history.

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    Barkett Life Expectancy

    What is the average Barkett lifespan?

    Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Barkett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Barkett in 1954 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barkett

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkett 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.

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