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Bakus Family History

Bakus 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: Backus, Barkus, Bakas, Bakos, Baus, Bayus, Balkus, Bakes, Bafus

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Where is the Bakus family from?

You can see how Bakus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bakus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Bakus families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bakus's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Bakus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakus 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 Bakus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seming were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bakus. 54% of Bakus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bakus women worked as a Seming.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seming
    100%

What Bakus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Bakus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakus 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Bakus. 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 239 military records available for the last name Bakus. For the veterans among your Bakus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakus lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Bakus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bakus in 1956 was 62, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakus 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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