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Baksis Family History

Baksis 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: Basil, Bass, Baris, Baksa, Barsi, Bassin, Banis, Cassis, Bakas

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Where is the Baksis family from?

You can see how Baksis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baksis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Baksis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Baksis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Baksis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baksis 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 Baksis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baksis. 50% of Baksis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Baksis women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Baksis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Baksis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baksis 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Baksis. 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 112 military records available for the last name Baksis. For the veterans among your Baksis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baksis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Baksis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Baksis in 1963 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baksis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baksis 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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