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Bakara Family History

Bakara 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: Basara, Takara, Makara, Baker, Bara, Barbara, Barra, Bayard, Kamara

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Where is the Bakara family from?

You can see how Bakara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bakara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bakara family living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bakara's in USA. Michigan and 3 other states had the highest population of Bakara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakara 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 84 census records available for the last name Bakara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakara 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Bakara. 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 28 military records available for the last name Bakara. For the veterans among your Bakara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakara lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bakara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bakara in 1966 was 94, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakara 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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