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Bakowen Family History

Bakowen 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: Bowen, Bakken, Mckowen, Baron, Bowden, Baker, Baldwin, Brown, Boden

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Where is the Bakowen family from?

You can see how Bakowen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakowen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bakowen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bakowen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bakowen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakowen 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 13 census records available for the last name Bakowen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakowen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bakowen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bakowen. For the veterans among your Bakowen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakowen lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Bakowen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bakowen in 1981 was 82, and 98 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakowen 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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