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Bakkedahl Family History

Bakkedahl 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: Bredahl, Takeda, Bakke, Sandahl, Bakewell, Amdahl, Barksdale

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Where is the Bakkedahl family from?

You can see how Bakkedahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakkedahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Bakkedahl families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bakkedahl's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Bakkedahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakkedahl 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 Bakkedahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bakkedahl. 60% of Bakkedahl men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Bakkedahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Bakkedahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakkedahl 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bakkedahl. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bakkedahl. For the veterans among your Bakkedahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakkedahl lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Bakkedahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bakkedahl in 1970 was 77, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakkedahl 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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