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Bairt Family History

Bairt 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: Bart, Baert, Birt, Baird, Bair, Bard, Barre, Bain, Barr, Batt

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Where is the Bairt family from?

You can see how Bairt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bairt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bairt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Bairt family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bairt's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bairt families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bairt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Bairt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bairt 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Bairt. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bairt. For the veterans among your Bairt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bairt lifespan?

Average Bairt life expectancy in 1989 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bairt 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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