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Baya Family History

Baya 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: Bara, Basa, Baba, Bay, Bala, Baca, Kaya, Caya, Raya, Bata

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Where is the Baya family from?

You can see how Baya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baya family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baya families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Baya families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Baya's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baya families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Baya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baya. 38% of Baya men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Baya women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Lawyer
    38%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Baya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Baya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baya 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Baya. 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 299 military records available for the last name Baya. For the veterans among your Baya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baya lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Baya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Baya in 1955 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baya

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baya 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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