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Bakst Family History

Bakst Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Bakst family from?

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 USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Bakst families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Bakst's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bakst families in 1920.
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What did your Bakst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bakst. 23% of Bakst men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Bakst women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bakst were Cutter and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Doctor
    14%
  • Pickels
    10%
  • Cutter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%

What Bakst family records will you find?

Census Records

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 Lists

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

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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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