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Baire Family History

Baire 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: Barre, Maire, Baize, Bare, Baile, Boire, Baird, Caire, Baise, Baine

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Where is the Baire family from?

You can see how Baire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Baire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Baire families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Baire's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Baire families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baire 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 Baire ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Baire. 43% of Baire men worked as a Fils Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Fils Cultivateur
    43%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    29%
  • Marchande
    29%

What Baire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 917 census records available for the last name Baire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baire 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Baire. 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 154 military records available for the last name Baire. For the veterans among your Baire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baire lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Baire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Baire in 1968 was 74, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baire 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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