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Bayat Family History

Bayat Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Iran also Afghanistan): ethnic name from the name of a clan (tribe) of Turkic (Oghuz Turk) origin which in the 12th century migrated from the Aral steppes to Iran and later to Afghanistan.

The name of the clan means ‘rich in horses’. Turkish: ornamental name or ethnic name from the name of an Oghuz Turk clan (see 1 above); or in some cases a habitational name from Bayat a town in Turkey.

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


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You can see how Bayat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bayat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bayat family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Bayat's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Bayat families in 1880.
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What did your Bayat ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bayat. 100% of Bayat men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Bayat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayat 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Bayat. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bayat. For the veterans among your Bayat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayat lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bayat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bayat in 1964 was 74, and 93 in 2003.

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