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Bakenhaster Family History

Bakenhaster 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: Lancaster, Bannister, Dauenhauer, Bowermaster, Bodenhamer, Keaster

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Where is the Bakenhaster family from?

You can see how Bakenhaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakenhaster family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bakenhaster family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bakenhaster's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Bakenhaster families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakenhaster 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 Bakenhaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bus Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bakenhaster. 100% of Bakenhaster men worked as a Bus Driver.

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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

  • Bus Driver
    100%

What Bakenhaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Bakenhaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakenhaster 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bakenhaster. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bakenhaster. For the veterans among your Bakenhaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakenhaster lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Bakenhaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bakenhaster in 1958 was 52, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bakenhaster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakenhaster 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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