This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bayrd family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bayrd Family History

Bayrd 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: Bard, Bayard, Baird, Byrd, Barre, Barr, Hard, Bara, Bird, Beard

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bayrd family from?

You can see how Bayrd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayrd family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bayrd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Bayrd families living in Georgia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bayrd's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Bayrd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bayrd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Bayrd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bayrd. 50% of Bayrd men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Bayrd | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Miner
    15%

What Bayrd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Bayrd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayrd census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bayrd

Passenger Lists

There are 100 immigration records available for the last name Bayrd. 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.

View all Bayrd immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 79 military records available for the last name Bayrd. For the veterans among your Bayrd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bayrd military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bayrd family history

Discover More

What is the average Bayrd lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bayrd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bayrd in 1959 was 81, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bayrd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bayrd 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bayrd family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial