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Bayt Family History

Bayt 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, Bay, Bart, Bast, Baye, Boyt, Wayt, Bays, May, Hay

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Where is the Bayt family from?

You can see how Bayt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bayt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bayt families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bayt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bayt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bayt 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 Bayt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bayt. 28% of Bayt men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Mechanic
    23%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%

What Bayt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Bayt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayt 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Bayt. 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 126 military records available for the last name Bayt. For the veterans among your Bayt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bayt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bayt in 1968 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bayt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bayt 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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