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Bakem Family History

Bakem 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: Baker, Bake, Bakes, Bakey, Blake, Bauer, Baum, Baer, Babel, Brake

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Where is the Bakem family from?

You can see how Bakem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bakem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bakem families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bakem's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bakem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakem 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 68 census records available for the last name Bakem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakem 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bakem. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bakem. For the veterans among your Bakem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakem lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Bakem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bakem in 1964 was 53, and 89 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakem 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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