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Baydon Family History

Baydon 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: Badon, Bardon, Baldon, Bagdon, Baylon, Brydon, Haydon, Baron, Hayden

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Where is the Baydon family from?

You can see how Baydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baydon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Baydon families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 5 Baydon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Baydon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baydon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baydon 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 Baydon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baydon. 100% of Baydon 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 195 census records available for the last name Baydon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baydon 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Baydon. 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 16 military records available for the last name Baydon. For the veterans among your Baydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baydon lifespan?

Average Baydon life expectancy in 1977 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baydon 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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