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Bailis Family History

Bailis 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, Balis, Bailes, Bailin, Ballis, Bails, Baylis, Bailey, Barlas

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Where is the Bailis family from?

You can see how Bailis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bailis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Bailis families living in Wiltshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bailis's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Bailis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bailis 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 Bailis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bailis. 38% of Bailis men worked as a Partner.

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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

  • Partner
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Bailis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bailis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailis 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Bailis. 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 153 military records available for the last name Bailis. For the veterans among your Bailis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bailis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bailis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bailis in 1964 was 74, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bailis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bailis 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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