Bakhsh Family History

Bakhsh Surname Meaning

Muslim (Iran, Pakistan, and India): from Persian bakhsh meaning literally ‘fortune’ and in compounds ‘giver donor’. It is forming the second part (or a suffix) of compound names such as Reza Bakhsh or Rezabakhsh (see Reza) generally interpreted as ‘granted by’.

In some cases perhaps also from the personal name Bakhsh based on the same word. Compare Baksh.

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

Similar surnames: Baksh, Baksa, Bakas, Barash, Balash, Barish, Babish, Bakos, Bakshi, Bash

738	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
384	Military Records
148	Immigration Records
53	Census and Voter Lists
69	Member Trees

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Where is the Bakhsh family from?

You can see how Bakhsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakhsh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Bakhsh families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Bakhsh's in USA. California had the highest population of Bakhsh families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakhsh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 53 census records available for the last name Bakhsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakhsh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 148 immigration records available for the last name Bakhsh. 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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Military Records

There are 384 military records available for the last name Bakhsh. For the veterans among your Bakhsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakhsh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Bakhsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bakhsh in 1962 was 80, and 71 in 2001.

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Bakhsh Surname Meaning

In some cases perhaps also from the personal name Bakhsh based on the same word. Compare Baksh.

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

Where is the Bakhsh family from?

What Bakhsh family records will you find?

What is the average Bakhsh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Bakhsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bakhsh in 1962 was 80, and 71 in 2001.

Bakhsh Family History

Bakhsh Surname Meaning

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Bakhsh Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Bakhsh

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Where is the Bakhsh family from?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Bakhsh lifespan?

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