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Bayek Family History

Bayek 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: Bayer, Hayek, Balek, Bayuk, Bayes, Bajek, Baye, Baek, Sayer, Baker

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Where is the Bayek family from?

You can see how Bayek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bayek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bayek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bayek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bayek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bayek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bayek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bayek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Bayek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayek 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bayek. 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 65 military records available for the last name Bayek. For the veterans among your Bayek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Bayek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bayek in 1962 was 53, and 67 in 2002.

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