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Bayerd Family History

Bayerd 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: Bayer, Bayard, Bayerl, Bayers, Sayer, Bard, Baker, Bauer, Layer, Baer

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Where is the Bayerd family from?

You can see how Bayerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayerd family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bayerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bayerd families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bayerd's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bayerd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bayerd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Bayerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayerd 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bayerd. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bayerd. For the veterans among your Bayerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayerd lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Bayerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bayerd in 1968 was 78, and 49 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bayerd 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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