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Baay Family History

Baay 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: Bay, Baar, Baas, Baab, Bray, Balay, Baty, Blay, Bary, Bady

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Where is the Baay family from?

You can see how Baay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Baay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Baay families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Baay's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Baay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baay 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 274 census records available for the last name Baay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baay 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Baay. 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 Baay. For the veterans among your Baay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baay lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Baay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Baay in 1972 was 82, and 46 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baay 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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