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Baken Family History

Baken Surname Meaning

Dutch: genitivized form of Bake.

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


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Where is the Baken family from?

You can see how Baken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baken families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Baken families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Baken's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baken families in 1891.
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What did your Baken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baken. 100% of Baken 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Baken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baken 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 840 immigration records available for the last name Baken. 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 583 military records available for the last name Baken. For the veterans among your Baken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baken lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Baken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Baken in 1948 was 29, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baken 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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