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Bakener Family History

Bakener 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, Blakeney, Banner, Biener, Lakner, Basner, Capener, Baldner

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Where is the Bakener family from?

You can see how Bakener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakener family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bakener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bakener families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bakener's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bakener families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakener 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 Bakener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bakener. 100% of Bakener men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bakener women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Bakener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Bakener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakener 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bakener. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bakener. For the veterans among your Bakener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakener lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Bakener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bakener in 1969 was 77, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakener 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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