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Baym Family History

Baym 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: Baum, Bay, Baim, Baye, Bahm, Bays, May, Hay, Ham, Bard

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Where is the Baym family from?

You can see how Baym families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baym family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Baym families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Baym family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Baym's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Baym families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baym 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 113 census records available for the last name Baym. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baym 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Baym. 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 11 military records available for the last name Baym. For the veterans among your Baym ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baym lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Baym life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Baym in 1974 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baym 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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