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Bayans Family History

Bayans 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: Bryans, Bryan, Balan, Bazan, Bayard, Payan, Balas, Baars, Bakas

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Where is the Bayans family from?

You can see how Bayans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayans family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bayans families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Bayans families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bayans's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bayans families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Bayans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayans 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bayans. 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 88 military records available for the last name Bayans. For the veterans among your Bayans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayans lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bayans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bayans in 1966 was 90, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bayans 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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