Origins of the Barkshire surname
About the Barkshires
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Interesting facts about Barkshire
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Barkshire surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.
Who were Barkshires most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Barkshires.
What are the most common Barkshire first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Barkshires
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barkshires in 1921
Laundress
6
Charwoman
5
Dressmaker
5
Domestic Servant
4
Private Means
3
Common male occupations for Barkshires in 1921
Gardener
9
Carpenter
5
Laborer
5
Builders Assistant
3
Photographer
3
