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Bakowsky Family History

Bakowsky 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: Bakowski, Makowsky, Rakowsky, Rakowski, Makovsky, Makowski, Bukowski

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Where is the Bakowsky family from?

You can see how Bakowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bakowsky families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bakowsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bakowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakowsky 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 Bakowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bakowsky. 100% of Bakowsky men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Bakowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Bakowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakowsky 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Bakowsky. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bakowsky. For the veterans among your Bakowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakowsky lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Bakowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bakowsky in 1990 was 66, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bakowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakowsky 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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