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Bai Name Meaning

Chinese : according to legend, this name comes from Bai Huang, the name of a prehistoric Chinese leader. At a later date, the kingdom of Bai in the area of present-day Henan province gave its name to descendants of its ruling clan. The Chinese character for this name may also mean ‘cypress’. Chinese : from the name of the Victorious Duke Bai of the kingdom of Chu, who lived during the Zhou dynasty (1122–221 bc). This Chinese character may also mean ‘white’ or ‘clear’. Korean: variant of Pae.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bao, Ban, Ba, Lai, Cai, Hai, Pan, Bau, Bain, Bi

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Bai Family Origin

Where is the Bai family from?

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You can see how Bai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bai family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bai families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Bai families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bai's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bai families in 1911.
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Bai Family Occupations

What did your Bai ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivatur was the top reported job for people in the CA named Bai. 50% of Bai men worked as a Cultivatur

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Cultivatur
    50%
  • Cult
    25%
  • Labourer
    25%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Bai Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bai census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 958 immigration records available for the last name Bai. 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 Card

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Bai. For the veterans among your Bai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Bai Life Expectancy

What is the average Bai lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Bai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bai in 1945 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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