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Baist Family History

Baist 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: Baust, Bast, Haist, Bakst, Baise, Buist, Faist, Bapst, Babst, Bain

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Where is the Baist family from?

You can see how Baist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baist family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Baist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Baist families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Baist's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Baist families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baist 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 Baist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baist. 43% of Baist men worked as a Miner and 50% of Baist women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baist were Carpenter and Secretary.

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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

  • Miner
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Baist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 964 census records available for the last name Baist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baist 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Baist. 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 245 military records available for the last name Baist. For the veterans among your Baist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baist lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Baist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Baist in 1968 was 81, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baist 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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