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Baekey Family History

Baekey 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: Barkey, Bankey, Bakey, Baker, Bailey, Barley, Barker, Sankey, Banker

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Where is the Baekey family from?

You can see how Baekey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baekey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Baekey families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Baekey's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Baekey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baekey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baekey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Baekey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baekey 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Baekey. 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 55 military records available for the last name Baekey. For the veterans among your Baekey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baekey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Baekey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Baekey in 1959 was 42, and 72 in 2002.

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