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Bakel Family History

Bakel 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: Baker, Babel, Basel, Bake, Brakel, Bakal, Yakel, Bakes, Akel, Jakel

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Where is the Bakel family from?

You can see how Bakel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bakel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Bakel families living in Michigan. This was about 58% of all the recorded Bakel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bakel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bakel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bakel. 37% of Bakel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bakel women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Stationary Engineer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bakel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakel 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Bakel. 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 234 military records available for the last name Bakel. For the veterans among your Bakel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bakel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bakel in 1966 was 85, and 78 in 2003.

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