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Bayen Family History

Bayen 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: Mayen, Bayer, Baten, Bayes, Baden, Baye, Hayen, Sayen, Bazen, Sayer

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Where is the Bayen family from?

You can see how Bayen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bayen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bayen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bayen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bayen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bayen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bayen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bayen. 34% of Bayen men worked as a Carpenter and 34% of Bayen women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bayen were Farm Operator 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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    34%
  • Typist
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Bayen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayen 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Bayen. 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 120 military records available for the last name Bayen. For the veterans among your Bayen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bayen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bayen in 1963 was 65, and 83 in 2002.

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