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Bayne Family History

Bayne Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of Bain. French: variant of Bain or in North America its altered form.

This is a very rare surname in France.

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


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Where is the Bayne family from?

You can see how Bayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bayne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 207 Bayne families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bayne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bayne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bayne 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 Bayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bayne. 46% of Bayne men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Bayne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bayne were Watch Repairer jeweller and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    46%
  • Bank Clerk
    19%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    19%
  • Watch Repairer jeweller
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Bayne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50,000 census records available for the last name Bayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayne 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Bayne. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Bayne. For the veterans among your Bayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayne lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bayne in 1944 was 30, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bayne 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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