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Baitt Family History

Baitt 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: Batt, Britt, Raitt, Taitt, Baity, Waitt, Butt, Bain, Brett, Hatt

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Where is the Baitt family from?

You can see how Baitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baitt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Baitt family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Baitt's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Baitt families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Baitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baitt 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Baitt. 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 14 military records available for the last name Baitt. For the veterans among your Baitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baitt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Baitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Baitt in 1968 was 67, and 40 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baitt 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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