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Bakers Family History

Bakers 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, Rakers, Akers, Bakes, Babers, Bauers, Bayers, Bauer, Baer

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Where is the Bakers family from?

You can see how Bakers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bakers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bakers family living in Iowa Territory. This was about 20% of all the recorded Bakers's in USA. Iowa Territory and 4 other states had the highest population of Bakers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakers 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 Bakers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bakers. 24% of Bakers men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Bakers women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bakers were Farm Laborer and Laundress. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Laundress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bakers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakers 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Bakers. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bakers. For the veterans among your Bakers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakers lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1988, in the United States, Bakers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bakers in 1982 was 76, and 62 in 1988.

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