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Bakis Family History

Bakis 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: Baris, Banis, Bakas, Balis, Bakos, Bakes, Bavis, Lakis, Bain, Baker

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Where is the Bakis family from?

You can see how Bakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bakis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Bakis families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bakis's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Bakis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakis 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 Bakis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bakis. 37% of Bakis men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Bakis women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bakis were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    37%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Waiter
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Bakis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakis 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Bakis. 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 107 military records available for the last name Bakis. For the veterans among your Bakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bakis in 1967 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bakis 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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