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Bakers Family History

Bakers 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, Rakers, Akers, Bakes, Babers, Bauers, Bayers, Bauer, Baer

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Where is the Bakers family from?

You can see how Bakers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bakers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bakers families living in Staffordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bakers's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bakers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakers 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 Bakers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bakers. 50% of Bakers men worked as an Insurance Agent and 65% of Bakers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bakers were Colliery Labourer (below) and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Insurance Agent
    50%
  • Colliery Labourer (below)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Domestic Servant
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bakers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakers 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Bakers. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bakers. For the veterans among your Bakers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakers lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1988, in the United States, Bakers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bakers in 1982 was 76, and 62 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakers 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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