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Baecker Family History

Baecker Surname Meaning

German (mainly Bäcker): variant of Becker. Compare Backer.

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


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Where is the Baecker family from?

You can see how Baecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baecker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Baecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Baecker families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Baecker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baecker families in 1891.
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What did your Baecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baecker. 30% of Baecker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Baecker women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baecker were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Baecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Baecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baecker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Baecker. 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 640 military records available for the last name Baecker. For the veterans among your Baecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baecker lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Baecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Baecker in 1956 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

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