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Bailleul Family History

Bailleul 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: Bailey, Billet, Biller, Faille, Jaillet, Balles, Balle, Bailie

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Where is the Bailleul family from?

You can see how Bailleul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailleul family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bailleul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bailleul family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bailleul's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bailleul families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bailleul 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 170 census records available for the last name Bailleul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailleul 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Bailleul. 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 89 military records available for the last name Bailleul. For the veterans among your Bailleul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bailleul lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Bailleul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bailleul in 1969 was 62, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bailleul 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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