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Baksha Family History

Baksha 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: Baksa, Baksh, Bakshi, Basha, Basa, Bagshaw, Bakula, Basham, Baka

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Where is the Baksha family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Baksha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baksha 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Baksha. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Baksha. For the veterans among your Baksha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baksha lifespan?

Average Baksha life expectancy in 1996 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baksha 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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