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Baiss Family History

Baiss Surname Meaning

see Bass.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Baiss family from?

You can see how Baiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Baiss families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 12 Baiss families living in Somerset. This was about 40% of all the recorded Baiss's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Baiss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baiss 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 Baiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baiss. 50% of Baiss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    25%
  • Private Means
    25%

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Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Baiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baiss 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Baiss. 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 125 military records available for the last name Baiss. For the veterans among your Baiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baiss lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Baiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Baiss in 1965 was 58, and 65 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baiss 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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