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Bayse Family History

Bayse Surname Meaning

English (East Midlands): variant of Bayes.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bayse family from?

You can see how Bayse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bayse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Bayse families living in Kent. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bayse's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Bayse families in 1891.
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What did your Bayse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bayse. 28% of Bayse men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Bayse women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bayse were Machinist and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Bayse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bayse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayse 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Bayse. 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 460 military records available for the last name Bayse. For the veterans among your Bayse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayse lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bayse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bayse in 1960 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bayse 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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