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Bakter Family History

Bakter 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: Baker, Balter, Barter, Bakker, Baxter, Bater, Banter, Cater, Master

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Where is the Bakter family from?

You can see how Bakter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bakter families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Bakter families living in West Lothian. This was about 90% of all the recorded Bakter's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Bakter families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakter 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 Bakter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bakter. 100% of Bakter 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 Bakter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Bakter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakter 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Bakter. 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 116 military records available for the last name Bakter. For the veterans among your Bakter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Bakter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bakter in 1964 was 75, and 48 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakter 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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