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Baynell Family History

Baynell 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: Bagnell, Barnell, Carnell, Darnell, Bagwell, Farnell, Brunell

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Where is the Baynell family from?

You can see how Baynell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baynell family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Baynell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Baynell family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Baynell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Baynell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baynell 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 159 census records available for the last name Baynell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baynell 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Baynell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Baynell. For the veterans among your Baynell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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