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Bakert Family History

Bakert 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, Baert, Bankert, Bauer, Baer, Baskett, Barker, Banker, Bayer

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Where is the Bakert family from?

You can see how Bakert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bakert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bakert families living in Missouri. This was about 73% of all the recorded Bakert's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bakert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakert 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 Bakert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bakert. 38% of Bakert men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Bakert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Bakert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakert 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Bakert. 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 56 military records available for the last name Bakert. For the veterans among your Bakert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Bakert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bakert in 1964 was 69, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bakert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakert 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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