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Baia Family History

Baia Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Italian: topographic name from baia ‘bay’ or habitational name from a place called with this word.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Baia family from?

You can see how Baia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Baia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Baia family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Baia's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Baia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baia 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 Baia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baia. 53% of Baia men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Baia women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baia were Salesman and Houseworker.

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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
    53%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Barber
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Houseworker
    20%

What Baia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 921 census records available for the last name Baia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baia 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Baia. 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 136 military records available for the last name Baia. For the veterans among your Baia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baia lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Baia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Baia in 1954 was 40, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baia 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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