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Baity Family History

Baity Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of Beatty.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Baity family from?

You can see how Baity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baity family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baity families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Baity families living in Durham. This was about 48% of all the recorded Baity's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Baity families in 1891.
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What did your Baity ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baity. 27% of Baity men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Baity women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baity were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Baity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baity 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Baity. 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 Baity. For the veterans among your Baity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baity lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Baity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Baity in 1955 was 33, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baity 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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