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Bakin Family History

Bakin 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: Bain, Babin, Makin, Lakin, Baskin, Bazin, Balin, Balkin, Eakin, Akin

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Where is the Bakin family from?

You can see how Bakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bakin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Bakin families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bakin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bakin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bakin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bakin. 30% of Bakin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bakin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bakin were Proprietor and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • House Keeper
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

What Bakin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakin 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Bakin. 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 167 military records available for the last name Bakin. For the veterans among your Bakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bakin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bakin in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bakin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakin 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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