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Bakkelund Family History

Bakkelund 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: Backlund, Wakeland, Burklund, Bakken, Askeland, Birkeland, Becklund

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Where is the Bakkelund family from?

You can see how Bakkelund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakkelund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bakkelund family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bakkelund's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bakkelund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakkelund 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 Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Bakkelund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakkelund 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Bakkelund. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bakkelund. For the veterans among your Bakkelund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakkelund lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Bakkelund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bakkelund in 1972 was 72, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakkelund 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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