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Bakerman Family History

Bakerman 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: Akerman, Bakeman, Ackerman, Berman, Waterman, Ockerman, Baseman

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Where is the Bakerman family from?

You can see how Bakerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bakerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Bakerman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bakerman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bakerman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakerman 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 Bakerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser and Technician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bakerman. 28% of Bakerman men worked as a Presser and 50% of Bakerman women worked as a Technician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bakerman were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Presser
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Technician
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Bakerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 708 census records available for the last name Bakerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakerman 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Bakerman. 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 86 military records available for the last name Bakerman. For the veterans among your Bakerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakerman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bakerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bakerman in 1964 was 81, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bakerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakerman 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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