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Bakkan Family History

Bakkan 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: Balkan, Bakken, Barkan, Backman, Balan, Bazan, Baksa, Bakke, Barkman

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Where is the Bakkan family from?

You can see how Bakkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakkan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bakkan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bakkan families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bakkan's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Bakkan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakkan 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 Bakkan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bakkan. 100% of Bakkan women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Bakkan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Bakkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakkan 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Bakkan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bakkan. For the veterans among your Bakkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakkan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Bakkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bakkan in 1976 was 22, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bakkan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakkan 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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