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Baidy Family History

Baidy Name 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: Baldy, Bardy, Bandy, Baity, Baily, Bady, Bard, Bain, Bailey, Bandi

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Where is the Baidy family from?

You can see how Baidy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baidy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baidy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Baidy families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Baidy's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Baidy families in 1880.
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What did your Baidy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baidy. 34% of Baidy men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Baidy women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baidy were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Baidy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baidy 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Baidy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Baidy. For the veterans among your Baidy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baidy lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Baidy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Baidy in 1952 was 19, and 80 in 2004.

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