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Baks Family History

Baks 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: Bass, Banks, Bak, Baksa, Bas, Bakas, Bake, Bako, Baas, Baka

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Where is the Baks family from?

You can see how Baks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Baks families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Baks's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Baks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baks 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 Baks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baks. 84% of Baks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Servant
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baks 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 812 immigration records available for the last name Baks. 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 353 military records available for the last name Baks. For the veterans among your Baks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baks lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Baks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Baks in 1971 was 82, and 79 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baks 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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