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Bakkensen Family History

Bakkensen 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: Bensen, Bakken, Bahnsen, Martensen, Mikkelsen, Haakenson, Baenen

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Where is the Bakkensen family from?

You can see how Bakkensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakkensen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bakkensen families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bakkensen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bakkensen families in 1920.
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What did your Bakkensen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Bakkensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakkensen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bakkensen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bakkensen. For the veterans among your Bakkensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakkensen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Bakkensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bakkensen in 1974 was 80, and 84 in 2000.

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