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Bayens Family History

Bayens 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: Bayes, Boyens, Bayers, Hayes, Mayen, Bayer, Byers, Bares, Ayers

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Where is the Bayens family from?

You can see how Bayens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bayens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Bayens families living in Kentucky. This was about 91% of all the recorded Bayens's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bayens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bayens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bayens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bayens. 25% of Bayens men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Bayens women worked as a 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

  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Hod Carrier
    17%
  • Roofing Contractor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bayens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayens 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Bayens. 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 214 military records available for the last name Bayens. For the veterans among your Bayens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bayens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bayens in 1962 was 48, and 57 in 2004.

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