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Origins of the Barksfield surname

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About the Barksfields

We have a total number of 314 records for people with the last name Barksfield.

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Where do most Barksfields live?

In 1921, most Barksfields lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Barksfields

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 304 records for the Barksfield surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.

Who were Barksfields most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Barksfield first names?

  • James
  • Walter
  • Ellen
  • Emily Gertrude

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Common jobs for Barksfields

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Barksfields in 1921
Assisting In The Business

2

Cook Domestic

2

Domestic Servant

2

Dressmaker

2

General Servant Domestic

2

Common Male occupations for Barksfields in 1921
Boot Maker

4

Agricultural Labourer

3

Billiard Marker

2

Boot Maker And Repairer

2

Carpenter

2

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