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Baillier Family History

Baillier 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: Caillier, Baillie, Biller, Billiter, Callier, Bailie, Bailer, Vallier

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Where is the Baillier family from?

You can see how Baillier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baillier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Baillier families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 4 Baillier families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Baillier's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Baillier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baillier 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 54 census records available for the last name Baillier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baillier 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 Baillier. 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 4 military records available for the last name Baillier. For the veterans among your Baillier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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