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Bait Family History

Bait 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: Bain, Batt, Bai, Bail, Fait, Bart, Bast, Baig, Tait, Baio

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Where is the Bait family from?

You can see how Bait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bait family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bait families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Bait families living in Berwickshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bait's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Bait families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bait surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
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What did your Bait ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bait. 54% of Bait men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    16%

What Bait family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bait 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Bait. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bait. For the veterans among your Bait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bait lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Bait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bait in 1972 was 86, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bait

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bait 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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