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Barnek Family History

Barnek Surname 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: Barnes, Barney, Bartek, Barner, Baranek, Barnet, Berner, Barre, Bank, Barak

229	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
22	Military Records
29	Immigration Records
261	Census and Voter Lists
25	Member Trees

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Where is the Barnek family from?

You can see how Barnek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barnek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barnek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Barnek families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Barnek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Barnek families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barnek 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 Barnek family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 261 census records available for the last name Barnek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 29 immigration records available for the last name Barnek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 22 military records available for the last name Barnek. For the veterans among your Barnek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Barnek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Barnek in 1966 was 75, and 81 in 2001.

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Barnek Surname Meaning

Where is the Barnek family from?

What Barnek family records will you find?

What is the average Barnek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Barnek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Barnek in 1966 was 75, and 81 in 2001.

Barnek Family History

Barnek Surname Meaning

566 record(s) for Barnek

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Where is the Barnek family from?

What Barnek family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Barnek lifespan?

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Barnek Surname Meaning

566 record(s) for Barnek

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Where is the Barnek family from?

What Barnek family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Barnek family history

What is the average Barnek lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Barnek family tree

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