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Baitty Family History

Baitty 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: Batty, Baity, Bailey, Batt, Chitty, Dainty, Witty, Whitty, Britt

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Where is the Baitty family from?

You can see how Baitty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baitty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baitty families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Baitty families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baitty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Baitty families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baitty 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 159 census records available for the last name Baitty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baitty 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Baitty. 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 22 military records available for the last name Baitty. For the veterans among your Baitty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baitty lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Baitty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Baitty in 1977 was 56, and 85 in 2002.

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