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Baits Family History

Baits 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: Bains, Barts, Baity, Bails, Batts, Waits, Bain, Batt, Bass, Banks

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Where is the Baits family from?

You can see how Baits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baits family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Baits families living in Essex. This was about 36% of all the recorded Baits's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Baits families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baits 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 Baits ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baits. 100% of Baits 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baits 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Baits. 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 511 military records available for the last name Baits. For the veterans among your Baits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baits lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Baits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Baits in 1967 was 69, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baits 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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