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Baynon Family History

Baynon 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: Bannon, Baylon, Beynon, Baron, Cannon, Payton, Gayton, Boynton, Bann

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Where is the Baynon family from?

You can see how Baynon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baynon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baynon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Baynon families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Baynon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Baynon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baynon 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 Baynon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shop Assistant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baynon. 50% of Baynon women worked as a Shop Assistant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Shop Assistant
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Baynon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baynon 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Baynon. 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 77 military records available for the last name Baynon. For the veterans among your Baynon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baynon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Baynon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Baynon in 1969 was 88, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baynon 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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