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Baksi Family History

Baksi 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: Baksa, Barsi, Baksh, Bakshi, Bassi, Bakst, Baker, Maki, Basil, Basa

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Where is the Baksi family from?

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

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

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Baksi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Baksi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baksi 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Baksi. 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 42 military records available for the last name Baksi. For the veterans among your Baksi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baksi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Baksi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Baksi in 1966 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baksi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baksi 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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