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Bairett Family History

Bairett 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: Barrett, Brett, Baskett, Barreto, Barnett, Berrett, Garrett, Birkett

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Where is the Bairett family from?

You can see how Bairett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bairett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bairett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bairett families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bairett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bairett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bairett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bairett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bairett. 100% of Bairett men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bairett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Bairett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bairett 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Bairett. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bairett. For the veterans among your Bairett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bairett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Bairett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bairett in 1969 was 87, and 91 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bairett 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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