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Baiz Family History

Baiz Surname Meaning

South German (mainly southwestern Bavaria): variant of Beitz. Compare Baitz.

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Báez (see Baez).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Baiz family from?

You can see how Baiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baiz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baiz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Baiz families living in New York. This was about 79% of all the recorded Baiz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Baiz families in 1880.
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What did your Baiz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baiz. 50% of Baiz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Baiz women worked as a Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Draftsman
    12%
  • Lemon Picker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Baiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baiz 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 965 immigration records available for the last name Baiz. 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 338 military records available for the last name Baiz. For the veterans among your Baiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baiz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Baiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Baiz in 1959 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baiz 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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