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Bakk Family History

Bakk 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: Back, Bank, Bark, Bak, Bakke, Bake, Bako, Baka, Balk, Bakko

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Where is the Bakk family from?

You can see how Bakk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bakk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bakk family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bakk's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bakk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakk 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 Bakk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bakk. 64% of Bakk men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    37%

What Bakk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Bakk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakk 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Bakk. 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 60 military records available for the last name Bakk. For the veterans among your Bakk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bakk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bakk in 1964 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakk 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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