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Bakkene Family History

Bakkene 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: Bakken, Bakke, Bakker, Backen, Banken, Baker, Bracken, Baskett

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Where is the Bakkene family from?

You can see how Bakkene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakkene family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bakkene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bakkene families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bakkene's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bakkene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakkene 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 Bakkene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bakkene. 50% of Bakkene men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Barber
    50%
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What Bakkene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Bakkene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakkene 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Bakkene. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bakkene. For the veterans among your Bakkene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakkene lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Bakkene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bakkene in 1964 was 74, and 95 in 2000.

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