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Bakkila Family History

Bakkila 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: Bakula, Erkkila, Pakkala, Basil, Bala, Badia, Baksa, Bakke, Balla

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Where is the Bakkila family from?

You can see how Bakkila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bakkila family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bakkila families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Bakkila families living in Minnesota. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bakkila's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bakkila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bakkila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bakkila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bakkila. 37% of Bakkila men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bakkila women worked as a Helper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Attendant
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Bakkila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bakkila 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Bakkila. 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 88 military records available for the last name Bakkila. For the veterans among your Bakkila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bakkila lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Bakkila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bakkila in 1964 was 72, and 53 in 2002.

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