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Baynor Family History

Baynor 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: Gaynor, Maynor, Baylor, Taynor, Raynor, Bator, Mayor, Taylor, Bayer

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Where is the Baynor family from?

You can see how Baynor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baynor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baynor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Baynor families living in Derbyshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Baynor's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Baynor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baynor 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 Baynor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Woollen Doubler was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baynor. 100% of Baynor women worked as a Woollen Doubler.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Woollen Doubler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baynor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baynor 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Baynor. 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 203 military records available for the last name Baynor. For the veterans among your Baynor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baynor lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Baynor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Baynor in 1957 was 62, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baynor 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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