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Baij Family History

Baij 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: Bain, Bai, Bail, Baig, Baio, Baiz, Baim, Bair, Baik, Bard

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Where is the Baij family from?

You can see how Baij families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baij family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Baij family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Baij's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Baij families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baij 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 15 census records available for the last name Baij. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baij 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Baij. 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 64 military records available for the last name Baij. For the veterans among your Baij ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baij lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1992, in the United States, Baij life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Baij in 1958 was 55, and 85 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baij 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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