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Baivin Family History

Baivin 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: Bailin, Boivin, Balvin, Bivin, Gavin, Bain, Babin, Savin, Lavin

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What did your Baivin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Baivin. 100% of Baivin men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Baivin women worked as an Institutrice.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    50%
  • Inspecteur
    50%

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Baivin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baivin 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Baivin. 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 Baivin. For the veterans among your Baivin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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