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Bavaird Family History

Bavaird Surname 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: Bovaird, Bayard, Bovard, Savard, Havard, Bravard, Bavaro, Baird

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Where is the Bavaird family from?

You can see how Bavaird families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bavaird family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bavaird families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Bavaird families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bavaird's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Bavaird families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bavaird surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Bavaird. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bavaird 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bavaird. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Bavaird. For the veterans among your Bavaird ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bavaird lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Bavaird life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bavaird in 1974 was 63, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bavaird ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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