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Bakaler Family History

Bakaler 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: Bakalar, Baker, Baumler, Bailer, Banales, Basler, Bakley, Bandler

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Where is the Bakaler family from?

You can see how Bakaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakaler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bakaler families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Bakaler family living in Connecticut. This was about 11% of all the recorded Bakaler's in USA. Connecticut and 8 other states had the highest population of Bakaler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakaler 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 Bakaler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mail Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bakaler. 50% of Bakaler men worked as a Mail Clerk.

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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

  • Mail Clerk
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Bakaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakaler 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Bakaler. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bakaler. For the veterans among your Bakaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakaler lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Bakaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bakaler in 1981 was 88, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakaler 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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