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Baekeland Family History

Baekeland Name 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: Wakeland, Askeland, Birkeland, Breeland, Cleveland, Berland, Markland

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Where is the Baekeland family from?

You can see how Baekeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baekeland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Baekeland family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Baekeland's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Baekeland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baekeland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baekeland ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Baekeland ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Baekeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baekeland 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 Baekeland. 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 5 military records available for the last name Baekeland. For the veterans among your Baekeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baekeland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Baekeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Baekeland in 1966 was 71, and 82 in 1986.

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