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Bailke Family History

Bailke 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, Balke, Beilke, Baile, Bailey, Faille, Bakke, Bail, Balle

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Where is the Bailke family from?

You can see how Bailke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bailke families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Bailke families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bailke's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bailke families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bailke 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 Bailke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bailke. 100% of Bailke men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Bailke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Bailke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailke 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bailke. 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 60 military records available for the last name Bailke. For the veterans among your Bailke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bailke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bailke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bailke in 1967 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bailke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bailke 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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