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Bavid Family History

Bavid 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: David, Bavis, Javid, Bard, Gavin, Bain, Basil, Babin, Savin, Lavin

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Where is the Bavid family from?

You can see how Bavid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bavid family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bavid families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Bavid families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bavid's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Bavid families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bavid 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 Bavid ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Yard Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bavid. 100% of Bavid men worked as a Wood Yard Labourer and 100% of Bavid 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wood Yard Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bavid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bavid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bavid 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Bavid. 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 69 military records available for the last name Bavid. For the veterans among your Bavid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bavid lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bavid 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bavid

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