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Bailiffe Family History

Bailiffe 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: Bailiff, Bailie, Bayliff, Ratliffe, Aliff, Balfe, Cunliffe, Gatliff

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Where is the Bailiffe family from?

You can see how Bailiffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailiffe family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Bailiffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Bailiffe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Bailiffe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bailiffe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Bailiffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailiffe 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bailiffe. 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 39 military records available for the last name Bailiffe. For the veterans among your Bailiffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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