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Bayar Family History

Bayar 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: Bayer, Bayard, Boyar, Baar, Bazar, Bahar, Nayar, Sayer, Lazar, Bear

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Where is the Bayar family from?

You can see how Bayar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bayar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Bayar families living in Louisiana. This was about 62% of all the recorded Bayar's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bayar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bayar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bayar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bayar. 30% of Bayar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bayar women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Bayar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Bayar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayar 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Bayar. 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 60 military records available for the last name Bayar. For the veterans among your Bayar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Bayar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bayar in 1967 was 42, and 82 in 2002.

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