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Beaird Family History

Beaird Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Baird.

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


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Where is the Beaird family from?

You can see how Beaird families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beaird family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beaird families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Beaird family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beaird's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Beaird families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beaird 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 Beaird ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beaird. 30% of Beaird men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Beaird women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beaird were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Beaird family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Beaird. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beaird 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Beaird. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Beaird. For the veterans among your Beaird ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beaird lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Beaird life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Beaird in 1942 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beaird

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beaird 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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