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Origins of the Bak surname

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About the Baks

We have a total number of 1017 records for people with the last name Bak.

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Where do most Baks live?

In 1921, most Baks lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Baks

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 339 records for the Bak surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Baks most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Baks.

What are the most common Bak first names?

  • John
  • Joseph
  • Anna
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Baks

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Baks in 1921
Dressmaker

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3

House Servant

2

Miners Daughter

2

Shoe Machinist

2

Common Male occupations for Baks in 1921
Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

5

Coal Miner

4

Machinists

4

Semiskilled Occupations In Mechanical Treatment Of Metals (Rolling

4

Cigar Maker

3

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