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Bakemeyer Family History

Bakemeyer 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: Hagemeyer, Beckemeyer, Berkemeyer, Hockemeyer, Wedemeyer, Kammeyer

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Where is the Bakemeyer family from?

You can see how Bakemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bakemeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bakemeyer families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bakemeyer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bakemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakemeyer 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 170 census records available for the last name Bakemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakemeyer 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Bakemeyer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bakemeyer. For the veterans among your Bakemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakemeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Bakemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bakemeyer in 1964 was 84, and 81 in 2001.

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