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Bakota Family History

Bakota 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: Baksa, Yokota, Bakula, Nakata, Takata, Bata, Hakola, Bhakta, Bako

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Where is the Bakota family from?

You can see how Bakota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakota family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bakota families living in New Jersey. This was about 13% of all the recorded Bakota's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Bakota families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakota surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bakota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bakota. 60% of Bakota men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bakota women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bakota were Farmer and New Worker. .

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Bakota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakota 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Bakota. 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 128 military records available for the last name Bakota. For the veterans among your Bakota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakota lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Bakota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bakota in 1959 was 59, and 90 in 2003.

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