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Baek Family History

Baek Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of Paek.

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


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Where is the Baek family from?

You can see how Baek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Baek families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Baek families living in Devon. This was about 43% of all the recorded Baek's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Baek families in 1891.
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What did your Baek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Works was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baek. 100% of Baek men worked as a Farm Works.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Works
    100%

What Baek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Baek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baek 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Baek. 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 84 military records available for the last name Baek. For the veterans among your Baek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Baek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Baek in 1969 was 97, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baek 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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