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Bairam Family History

Bairam 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: Bara, Taira, Barak, Balsam, Barra, Barham, Abram, Baran, Barad, Bram

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Where is the Bairam family from?

You can see how Bairam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bairam family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bairam families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Bairam families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bairam's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bairam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bairam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bairam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bairam. 100% of Bairam men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bairam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Bairam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bairam 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Bairam. 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 24 military records available for the last name Bairam. For the veterans among your Bairam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bairam lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1984, in the United States, Bairam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bairam in 1970 was 73, and 78 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bairam 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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