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Bayh Family History

Bayh 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: Bach, Bay, Bath, Bash, Bah, Baye, Bayha, Bays, Banh, May

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Where is the Bayh family from?

You can see how Bayh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bayh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bayh families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bayh's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Bayh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bayh 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 Bayh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bayh. 100% of Bayh men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bayh women worked as an Assembler.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

What Bayh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Bayh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayh 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Bayh. 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 81 military records available for the last name Bayh. For the veterans among your Bayh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bayh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bayh in 1966 was 73, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bayh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bayh 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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