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Baisey Family History

Baisey 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: Bailey, Basey, Baisley, Daisey, Baise, Kaiser, Barley, Barsky, Banse

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Where is the Baisey family from?

You can see how Baisey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baisey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baisey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Baisey families living in Leicestershire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Baisey's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Baisey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baisey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Baisey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Looper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baisey. 34% of Baisey men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Baisey women worked as a Looper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baisey were Laborer and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Upholsterer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Looper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Baisey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baisey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baisey 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Baisey. 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 152 military records available for the last name Baisey. For the veterans among your Baisey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baisey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Baisey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Baisey in 1964 was 56, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baisey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baisey 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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