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Baksh Family History

Baksh Name Meaning

Muslim (the Indian subcontinent; also Trinidad and Tobago Guyana): from an Indian variant of Persian Bakhsh .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bakshi, Baksa, Basa, Bakas, Dash, Bath, Balch, Bas, Basso, Barash

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Where is the Baksh family from?

You can see how Baksh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baksh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Baksh family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Baksh's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Baksh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baksh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baksh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baksh. 100% of Baksh men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Baksh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baksh 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Baksh. 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 102 military records available for the last name Baksh. For the veterans among your Baksh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baksh lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Baksh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Baksh in 1971 was 74, and 66 in 2003.

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