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Bakaitis Family History

Bakaitis 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: Laukaitis, Masaitis, Kairis, Bakas, Lakatos, Moraitis, Zemaitis

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Where is the Bakaitis family from?

You can see how Bakaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bakaitis families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bakaitis's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Bakaitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakaitis 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 did your Bakaitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bakaitis. 45% of Bakaitis men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Labor
    23%

What Bakaitis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Bakaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakaitis 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Bakaitis. 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 100 military records available for the last name Bakaitis. For the veterans among your Bakaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakaitis lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Bakaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bakaitis in 1944 was 47, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakaitis 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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