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Bakkom Family History

Bakkom 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: Bakko, Bakkum, Bakke, Balcom, Bako, Bakos, Bakken, Bascom, Banko

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Where is the Bakkom family from?

You can see how Bakkom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakkom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bakkom families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bakkom's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bakkom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakkom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bakkom ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bakkom ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Bakkom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakkom 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Bakkom. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bakkom. For the veterans among your Bakkom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakkom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Bakkom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bakkom in 1966 was 72, and 76 in 2000.

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