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Baightel Family History

Baightel 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: Beightol, Bachtel, Bartel, Bright, Brighton, Laughter, Wachtel

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Where is the Baightel family from?

You can see how Baightel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baightel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baightel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Baightel families living in Illinois. This was about 92% of all the recorded Baightel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Baightel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baightel 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 74 census records available for the last name Baightel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baightel 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 Baightel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Baightel. For the veterans among your Baightel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baightel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1997, in the United States, Baightel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Baightel in 1960 was 62, and 92 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baightel 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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