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Bakanowsky Family History

Bakanowsky 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: Baranowski, Bakowski, Bojanowski, Malanowski, Baranoski, Barnosky

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Where is the Bakanowsky family from?

You can see how Bakanowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakanowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bakanowsky family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bakanowsky's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Bakanowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakanowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Bakanowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakanowsky 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Bakanowsky. 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 62 military records available for the last name Bakanowsky. For the veterans among your Bakanowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakanowsky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bakanowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bakanowsky in 1968 was 58, and 92 in 2003.

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