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Bayden Family History

Bayden 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: Hayden, Gayden, Bryden, Barden, Basden, Boyden, Bawden, Layden, Baden

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Where is the Bayden family from?

You can see how Bayden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bayden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Bayden families living in Vermont. This was about 54% of all the recorded Bayden's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Bayden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bayden 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 Bayden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bayden. 27% of Bayden men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bayden women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    27%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Electrician
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bayden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayden 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Bayden. 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 125 military records available for the last name Bayden. For the veterans among your Bayden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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