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Bayter Family History

Bayter 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: Bayer, Balter, Barter, Hayter, Baxter, Bater, Banter, Boyter, Sayer

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Where is the Bayter family from?

You can see how Bayter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bayter families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Bayter families living in Yorkshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Bayter's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bayter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bayter 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 Bayter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bayter. 100% of Bayter 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Bayter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayter 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Bayter. 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 262 military records available for the last name Bayter. For the veterans among your Bayter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayter lifespan?

Average Bayter life expectancy in 1991 was 100 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bayter 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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