Bayou Family History

Bayou 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: Mayou, Baron, Bao, You, Bay, Bau, Baros, Bator, Mayor, Babu

724	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
5K	Military Records
40	Immigration Records
148	Census and Voter Lists
414	Member Trees

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Where is the Bayou family from?

You can see how Bayou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayou family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bayou families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bayou's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bayou families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bayou 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 Record

There are 148 census records available for the last name Bayou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayou census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 40 immigration records available for the last name Bayou. 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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Military Records

There are 5K military records available for the last name Bayou. For the veterans among your Bayou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayou lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Bayou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bayou in 1965 was 45, and 80 in 2001.

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Bayou Surname Meaning

Where is the Bayou family from?

What Bayou family records will you find?

What is the average Bayou lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Bayou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bayou in 1965 was 45, and 80 in 2001.

Bayou Family History

Bayou Surname Meaning

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Bayou Surname Meaning

6,000 record(s) for Bayou

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Where is the Bayou family from?

What Bayou family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Bayou lifespan?

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