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Bayre Family History

Bayre 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: Barre, Bare, Hayre, Bayle, Bayne, Baye, Bayse, Sayre, Ayre, Bahre

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Where is the Bayre family from?

You can see how Bayre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayre family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bayre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Bayre families living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Bayre's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Bayre families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bayre 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 200 census records available for the last name Bayre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayre 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Bayre. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bayre. For the veterans among your Bayre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayre lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1985, in the United States, Bayre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bayre in 1977 was 55, and 60 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bayre 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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