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Baig Name Meaning

Muslim (Indian subcontinent): from the Ottoman Turkish title beg an older form of bey denoting a rank of nobility (see Bey ) and widely used as a title of respect for a man. Compare Beg . Scottish: variant of Begg Catalan: nickname from baig ‘bay auburn’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bain, Haig, Baba, Barg, Hain, Balik, Bois, Main, Wang, Batz

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Where is the Baig family from?

You can see how Baig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Baig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Baig families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Baig's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Baig families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 931 census records available for the last name Baig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baig 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Baig. 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 71 military records available for the last name Baig. For the veterans among your Baig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Baig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Baig in 1967 was 91, and 71 in 2004.

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