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Bailhe Family History

Bailhe 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: Bailie, Baile, Bailey, Faille, Bail, Balle, Bailon, Barthe, Baize

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Where is the Bailhe family from?

You can see how Bailhe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailhe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bailhe families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Bailhe families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bailhe's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Bailhe families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bailhe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Bailhe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailhe 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Bailhe. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bailhe. For the veterans among your Bailhe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bailhe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Bailhe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bailhe in 1971 was 85, and 76 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bailhe 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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