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Bakstad Family History

Bakstad 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: Balstad, Barstad, Baksa, Gaustad, Harstad, Austad, Ramstad, Borstad

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Where is the Bakstad family from?

You can see how Bakstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bakstad families living in North Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bakstad's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Bakstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakstad 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 Bakstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bakstad. 100% of Bakstad 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
    100%

What Bakstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Bakstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakstad 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Bakstad. 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 Bakstad. For the veterans among your Bakstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakstad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bakstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bakstad in 1966 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakstad 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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