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Baighent Family History

Baighent 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: Bagent, Sargent, Bright, Largent, Maidment, Argent, Baisden, Agent

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Where is the Baighent family from?

You can see how Baighent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baighent family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Baighent families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Baighent's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Baighent families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Baighent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baighent 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Baighent. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Baighent. For the veterans among your Baighent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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