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Bakey Family History

Bakey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Bakke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bakey family from?

You can see how Bakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bakey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Bakey families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Bakey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bakey families in 1891.
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What did your Bakey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hosiery Mechanic and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bakey. 100% of Bakey men worked as a Hosiery Mechanic and 60% of Bakey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Hosiery Mechanic
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Servant
    15%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    15%
  • Blanket Weaver
    10%

What Bakey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bakey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakey 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 556 immigration records available for the last name Bakey. 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 395 military records available for the last name Bakey. For the veterans among your Bakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bakey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bakey in 1961 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bakey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakey 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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