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Baigh Family History

Baigh Surname 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: Haigh, Bligh, Baig, Daigh, Baugh, Baich, Bain, Balch, Bach, Haugh

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Where is the Baigh family from?

You can see how Baigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Baigh families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Baigh family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baigh's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Baigh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baigh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Baigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baigh 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Baigh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Baigh. For the veterans among your Baigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baigh lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Baigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Baigh in 1971 was 57, and 42 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baigh ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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