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Bakish Family History

Bakish 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: Barish, Baksh, Babish, Banish, Beamish, Baris, Baksa, Banis, Bakas

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Where is the Bakish family from?

You can see how Bakish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bakish families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bakish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bakish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakish 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 Bakish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bakish. 100% of Bakish men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

What Bakish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Bakish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakish 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Bakish. 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 50 military records available for the last name Bakish. For the veterans among your Bakish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakish lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bakish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bakish in 1965 was 76, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakish 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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