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Bailles Family History

Bailles 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: Balles, Bailes, Bailey, Billet, Biller, Faille, Jaillet, Valles

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Where is the Bailles family from?

You can see how Bailles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bailles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bailles families living in Durham. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bailles's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bailles families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Bailles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailles 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Bailles. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bailles. For the veterans among your Bailles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bailles lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Bailles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bailles in 1966 was 86, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bailles 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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