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Bayn Family History

Bayn 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: Bain, Ban, Bay, Bann, Bahn, Hayn, Bayne, Baye, Baun, Bryn

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Where is the Bayn family from?

You can see how Bayn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bayn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Bayn families living in Virginia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bayn's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bayn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bayn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bayn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bayn. 50% of Bayn men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 957 census records available for the last name Bayn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayn 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Bayn. 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 243 military records available for the last name Bayn. For the veterans among your Bayn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bayn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bayn in 1966 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

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