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Baysmore Family History

Baysmore 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: Passmore, Bashore, Barmore, Haymore, Bazemore, Basore, Blackmore

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Where is the Baysmore family from?

You can see how Baysmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baysmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baysmore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Baysmore families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Baysmore's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Baysmore families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baysmore 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 Baysmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baysmore. 75% of Baysmore men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Baysmore women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baysmore were Freight Handler and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Freight Handler
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Chambermaid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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What Baysmore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 912 census records available for the last name Baysmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baysmore 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Baysmore. 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 95 military records available for the last name Baysmore. For the veterans among your Baysmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baysmore lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Baysmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Baysmore in 1966 was 70, and 48 in 2004.

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