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Bakon Family History

Bakon 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: Baron, Bacon, Balon, Badon, Bako, Bakos, Bason, Baton, Bao, Bain

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Where is the Bakon family from?

You can see how Bakon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bakon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bakon family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bakon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bakon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakon 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 Bakon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bakon. 50% of Bakon men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bakon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakon 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Bakon. 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 81 military records available for the last name Bakon. For the veterans among your Bakon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Bakon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bakon in 1955 was 49, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakon 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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