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Bakkala Family History

Bakkala 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: Pakkala, Hakala, Bakula, Takala, Bakal, Bakalar, Sakala, La Sala

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Where is the Bakkala family from?

You can see how Bakkala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakkala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bakkala families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Bakkala's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Bakkala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakkala 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 Bakkala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bakkala. 60% of Bakkala 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
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

What Bakkala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Bakkala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakkala 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Bakkala. 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 65 military records available for the last name Bakkala. For the veterans among your Bakkala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakkala lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Bakkala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bakkala in 1955 was 49, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakkala 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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