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Bayhan Family History

Bayhan 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: Bayman, Bayha, Mayhan, Bahan, Bryan, Gahan, Bachar, Balan, Hayman

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Where is the Bayhan family from?

You can see how Bayhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bayhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Bayhan families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bayhan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bayhan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bayhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bayhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bayhan. 50% of Bayhan women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 879 census records available for the last name Bayhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayhan 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Bayhan. 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 108 military records available for the last name Bayhan. For the veterans among your Bayhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayhan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bayhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bayhan in 1964 was 78, and 69 in 2003.

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