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Bakalian Family History

Bakalian 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: Baalman, Bakalar, Balian, Zakarian, Kalman, Balaban, Balan, Ballin

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Where is the Bakalian family from?

You can see how Bakalian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakalian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Bakalian families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bakalian's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bakalian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakalian 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 Bakalian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bakalian. 60% of Bakalian men worked as a Presser and 100% of Bakalian women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Presser
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bakalian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Bakalian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakalian 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Bakalian. 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 69 military records available for the last name Bakalian. For the veterans among your Bakalian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakalian lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bakalian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bakalian in 1961 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakalian 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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