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Bakelman Family History

Bakelman 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: Bokelman, Bakeman, Kelman, Belman, Ballman, Baseman, Abelman, Baalman

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Where is the Bakelman family from?

You can see how Bakelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakelman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bakelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bakelman families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bakelman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bakelman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bakelman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Bakelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakelman 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bakelman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bakelman. For the veterans among your Bakelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakelman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bakelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bakelman in 1968 was 86, and 95 in 2003.

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