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Bakner Family History

Bakner 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: Baker, Banner, Lakner, Basner, Barner, Bakker, Bahner, Bainer, Berner

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Where is the Bakner family from?

You can see how Bakner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bakner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bakner families living in Herefordshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bakner's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Bakner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakner 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 Bakner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bakner. 34% of Bakner men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bakner women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bakner were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Mch Operator
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Mch Operator
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bakner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakner 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Bakner. 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 127 military records available for the last name Bakner. For the veterans among your Bakner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bakner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bakner in 1965 was 66, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakner 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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