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Bakay Family History

Bakay Name 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: Bakas, Baka, Balay, Bakal, Bakey, Baker, Kay, Bara, Basa, Baba

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Where is the Bakay family from?

You can see how Bakay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bakay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bakay families living in New York. This was about 14% of all the recorded Bakay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bakay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakay 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 Bakay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bakay. 43% of Bakay men worked as an Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%
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Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Bakay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakay 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Bakay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 193 military records available for the last name Bakay. For the veterans among your Bakay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bakay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bakay in 1967 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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