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Bailer Family History

Bailer Surname Meaning

South German: probably an occupational name for a gauger or sealer of barrels from an agent derivative of Middle High German beil ‘barrel inspection’. See also Beiler.

Americanized form of German Böhler (see Boehler).

English: variant of Baylor.

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


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Where is the Bailer family from?

You can see how Bailer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bailer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Bailer families living in Essex. This was about 24% of all the recorded Bailer's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bailer families in 1891.
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What did your Bailer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bailer. 67% of Bailer men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Bailer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bailer were Retired 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Retired
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Bailer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailer 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 824 immigration records available for the last name Bailer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bailer. For the veterans among your Bailer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bailer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bailer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bailer in 1962 was 62, and 85 in 2004.

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