Bakst Family History

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Bakst Name Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name from Bakshty in Belarus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Baksa, Last, Bakal, Basto, Ast, Bast, Baksh, Zaks, Bas, Baust

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Bakst Family Origin

Where is the Bakst family from?

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You can see how Bakst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bakst families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bakst families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bakst's in the UK. London had the highest population of Bakst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Bakst Family Occupations

What did your Bakst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Civil Service Clerk and Hebrew Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Bakst. 50% of Bakst women worked as a Hebrew Teacher

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Civil Service Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Hebrew Teacher
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Bakst Historical Records

What Bakst family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 925 census records available for the last name Bakst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakst census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 564 immigration records available for the last name Bakst. 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 Card

There are 142 military records available for the last name Bakst. For the veterans among your Bakst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Bakst Life Expectancy

What is the average Bakst lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bakst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bakst in 1961 was 43, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bakst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakst 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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