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Bakston Family History

Bakston 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: Baston, Bankston, Easton, Alston, Burston, Beaston, Harston, Boston

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Where is the Bakston family from?

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

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bakston. 100% of Bakston 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Bakston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakston 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Bakston. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bakston. For the veterans among your Bakston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakston lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bakston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bakston in 1962 was 82, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakston 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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