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Bakeman Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Baakman or one of its variants: habitational name probably derived from the homestead or village of Baak near Steenderen in Gelderland province. The placename may refer to Old German baka ‘back’ as the name of a hillside.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Eakman, Boreman, Dikeman, Bozeman, Hafeman, Baseman, Lakeman, Beman

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Where is the Bakeman family from?

You can see how Bakeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bakeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Bakeman families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bakeman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bakeman families in 1891.
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What did your Bakeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bakeman. 100% of Bakeman men worked as a Bricklayer and 88% of Bakeman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Retired
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bakeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakeman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 486 immigration records available for the last name Bakeman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 585 military records available for the last name Bakeman. For the veterans among your Bakeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakeman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bakeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bakeman in 1951 was 38, and 63 in 2004.

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